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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.20, 25,951.74 and 10,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.20, 25,951.74 and 10,740.18 is: 16,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.20 : 25,951.74 = 10,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.20/25,951.74 = 10,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.20x = 25,951.74 × 10,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.20x = 278,726,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,726,358.91/17,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.64

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