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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.19, 25,788.92 and 10,969.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.19, 25,788.92 and 10,969.65 is: 16,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.19 : 25,788.92 = 10,969.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.19/25,788.92 = 10,969.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.19x = 25,788.92 × 10,969.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.19x = 282,895,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,895,371.43/17,225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.35

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