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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.97, 25,949.34 and 10,605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.97, 25,949.34 and 10,605.05 is: 15,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.97 : 25,949.34 = 10,605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.97/25,949.34 = 10,605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.97x = 25,949.34 × 10,605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.97x = 275,193,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,193,995.14/17,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.00

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