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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.14, 25,851.56 and 10,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.14, 25,851.56 and 10,991.18 is: 16,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.14 : 25,851.56 = 10,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.14/25,851.56 = 10,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.14x = 25,851.56 × 10,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.14x = 284,138,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,138,965.03/17,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.38

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