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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.02, 26,221.05 and 10,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.02, 26,221.05 and 10,925.10 is: 16,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.02 : 26,221.05 = 10,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.02/26,221.05 = 10,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.02x = 26,221.05 × 10,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.02x = 286,467,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,467,593.36/17,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,358.34

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