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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.89, 25,719.15 and 10,902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.89, 25,719.15 and 10,902.94 is: 16,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.89 : 25,719.15 = 10,902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.89/25,719.15 = 10,902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.89x = 25,719.15 × 10,902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.89x = 280,414,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,414,325.89/17,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.09

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