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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.09, 25,620.33 and 10,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.09, 25,620.33 and 10,883.14 is: 16,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.09 : 25,620.33 = 10,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.09/25,620.33 = 10,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.09x = 25,620.33 × 10,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.09x = 278,829,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,829,638.24/17,116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.50

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