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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.92, 25,501.66 and 10,800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.92, 25,501.66 and 10,800.98 is: 16,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.92 : 25,501.66 = 10,800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.92/25,501.66 = 10,800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.92x = 25,501.66 × 10,800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.92x = 275,442,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,442,919.63/17,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.26

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