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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.22, 25,968.24 and 10,707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.22, 25,968.24 and 10,707.46 is: 16,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.22 : 25,968.24 = 10,707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.22/25,968.24 = 10,707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.22x = 25,968.24 × 10,707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.22x = 278,053,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,053,891.07/17,301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.35

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