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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.85, 25,913.58 and 10,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.85, 25,913.58 and 10,725.66 is: 16,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.85 : 25,913.58 = 10,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.85/25,913.58 = 10,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.85x = 25,913.58 × 10,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.85x = 277,940,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,940,171.40/17,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,108.88

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