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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.22, 25,969.74 and 10,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.22, 25,969.74 and 10,708.46 is: 16,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.22 : 25,969.74 = 10,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.22/25,969.74 = 10,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.22x = 25,969.74 × 10,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.22x = 278,095,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,095,922.00/17,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.85

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