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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.04, 25,913.87 and 10,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.04, 25,913.87 and 10,725.84 is: 16,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.04 : 25,913.87 = 10,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.04/25,913.87 = 10,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.04x = 25,913.87 × 10,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.04x = 277,948,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,948,066.95/17,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.16

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