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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.54, 25,899.62 and 10,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.54, 25,899.62 and 10,716.34 is: 16,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.54 : 25,899.62 = 10,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.54/25,899.62 = 10,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.54x = 25,899.62 × 10,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.54x = 277,549,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,549,133.79/17,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.90

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