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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.20, 25,943.10 and 10,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.20, 25,943.10 and 10,718.20 is: 16,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.20 : 25,943.10 = 10,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.20/25,943.10 = 10,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.20x = 25,943.10 × 10,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.20x = 278,063,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,063,334.42/17,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.37

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