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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.36, 25,810.97 and 10,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.36, 25,810.97 and 10,950.80 is: 16,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.36 : 25,810.97 = 10,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.36/25,810.97 = 10,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.36x = 25,810.97 × 10,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.36x = 282,650,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,650,648.07/17,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.24

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