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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.51, 25,882.97 and 10,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.51, 25,882.97 and 10,929.27 is: 16,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.51 : 25,882.97 = 10,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.51/25,882.97 = 10,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.51x = 25,882.97 × 10,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.51x = 282,881,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,881,994.86/17,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,390.87

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