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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.80, 25,725.90 and 10,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.80, 25,725.90 and 10,884.80 is: 16,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.80 : 25,725.90 = 10,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.80/25,725.90 = 10,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.80x = 25,725.90 × 10,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.80x = 280,021,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,021,276.32/17,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.66

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