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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.30, 25,697.92 and 10,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.30, 25,697.92 and 10,908.82 is: 16,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.30 : 25,697.92 = 10,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.30/25,697.92 = 10,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.30x = 25,697.92 × 10,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.30x = 280,333,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,333,983.65/17,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.39

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