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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.48, 25,977.69 and 10,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.48, 25,977.69 and 10,740.15 is: 16,100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.48 : 25,977.69 = 10,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.48/25,977.69 = 10,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.48x = 25,977.69 × 10,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.48x = 279,004,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,004,287.25/17,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.91

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