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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.60, 25,830.90 and 10,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.60, 25,830.90 and 10,654.20 is: 15,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.60 : 25,830.90 = 10,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.60/25,830.90 = 10,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.60x = 25,830.90 × 10,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.60x = 275,207,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,207,574.78/17,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.30

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