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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.48, 25,899.53 and 10,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.48, 25,899.53 and 10,716.29 is: 16,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.48 : 25,899.53 = 10,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.48/25,899.53 = 10,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.48x = 25,899.53 × 10,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.48x = 277,546,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,546,691.26/17,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.81

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