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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.80, 25,823.04 and 10,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.80, 25,823.04 and 10,958.20 is: 16,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.80 : 25,823.04 = 10,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.80/25,823.04 = 10,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.80x = 25,823.04 × 10,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.80x = 282,974,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,974,036.93/17,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,435.93

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