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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.31, 25,694.92 and 10,906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.31, 25,694.92 and 10,906.81 is: 16,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.31 : 25,694.92 = 10,906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.31/25,694.92 = 10,906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.31x = 25,694.92 × 10,906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.31x = 280,249,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,249,610.41/17,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.36

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