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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.48, 25,979.19 and 10,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.48, 25,979.19 and 10,741.15 is: 16,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.48 : 25,979.19 = 10,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.48/25,979.19 = 10,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.48x = 25,979.19 × 10,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.48x = 279,046,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,046,376.67/17,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.41

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