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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.52, 25,771.62 and 10,958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.52, 25,771.62 and 10,958.04 is: 16,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.52 : 25,771.62 = 10,958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.52/25,771.62 = 10,958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.52x = 25,771.62 × 10,958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.52x = 282,406,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,406,442.82/17,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,406.08

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