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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.89, 25,870.70 and 10,700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.89, 25,870.70 and 10,700.73 is: 16,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.89 : 25,870.70 = 10,700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.89/25,870.70 = 10,700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.89x = 25,870.70 × 10,700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.89x = 276,835,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,835,402.36/17,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.48

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