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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.24, 25,785 and 10,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.24, 25,785 and 10,924.04 is: 16,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.24 : 25,785 = 10,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.24/25,785 = 10,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.24x = 25,785 × 10,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.24x = 281,676,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,676,371.40/17,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.52

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