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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.92, 25,778.61 and 10,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.92, 25,778.61 and 10,938.24 is: 16,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.92 : 25,778.61 = 10,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.92/25,778.61 = 10,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.92x = 25,778.61 × 10,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.92x = 281,972,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,972,623.05/17,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.74

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