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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.88, 25,758.79 and 10,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.88, 25,758.79 and 10,847.83 is: 16,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.88 : 25,758.79 = 10,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.88/25,758.79 = 10,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.88x = 25,758.79 × 10,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.88x = 279,426,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,426,974.93/17,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,269.52

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