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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.98, 25,900.27 and 10,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.98, 25,900.27 and 10,716.78 is: 16,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.98 : 25,900.27 = 10,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.98/25,900.27 = 10,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.98x = 25,900.27 × 10,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.98x = 277,567,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,567,495.53/17,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.55

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