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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.50, 25,997.64 and 10,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.50, 25,997.64 and 10,770.76 is: 16,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.50 : 25,997.64 = 10,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.50/25,997.64 = 10,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.50x = 25,997.64 × 10,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.50x = 280,014,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,014,341.01/17,375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,115.47

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