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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.96, 25,965.92 and 10,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.96, 25,965.92 and 10,729.44 is: 16,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.96 : 25,965.92 = 10,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.96/25,965.92 = 10,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.96x = 25,965.92 × 10,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.96x = 278,599,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,599,780.68/17,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.42

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