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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.94, 25,780.46 and 10,938.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.94, 25,780.46 and 10,938.56 is: 16,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.94 : 25,780.46 = 10,938.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.94/25,780.46 = 10,938.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.94x = 25,780.46 × 10,938.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.94x = 282,001,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,001,118.30/17,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,397.38

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