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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.52, 25,767.12 and 10,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.52, 25,767.12 and 10,955.04 is: 16,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.52 : 25,767.12 = 10,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.52/25,767.12 = 10,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.52x = 25,767.12 × 10,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.52x = 282,279,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,279,830.28/17,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.59

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