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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.44, 25,938.72 and 10,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.44, 25,938.72 and 10,724.04 is: 16,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.44 : 25,938.72 = 10,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.44/25,938.72 = 10,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.44x = 25,938.72 × 10,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.44x = 278,167,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,167,870.83/17,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.96

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