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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.86, 25,814.72 and 10,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.86, 25,814.72 and 10,953.30 is: 16,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.86 : 25,814.72 = 10,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.86/25,814.72 = 10,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.86x = 25,814.72 × 10,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.86x = 282,756,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,756,372.58/17,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,428.00

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