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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.41, 25,914.43 and 10,726.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.41, 25,914.43 and 10,726.22 is: 16,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.41 : 25,914.43 = 10,726.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.41/25,914.43 = 10,726.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.41x = 25,914.43 × 10,726.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.41x = 277,963,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,963,818.15/17,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.72

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