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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.72, 25,863.84 and 10,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.72, 25,863.84 and 10,976.60 is: 16,492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.72 : 25,863.84 = 10,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.72/25,863.84 = 10,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.72x = 25,863.84 × 10,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.72x = 283,897,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,897,026.14/17,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.49

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