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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.80, 25,698.66 and 10,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.80, 25,698.66 and 10,909.32 is: 16,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.80 : 25,698.66 = 10,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.80/25,698.66 = 10,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.80x = 25,698.66 × 10,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.80x = 280,354,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,354,905.51/17,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.13

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