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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.80, 25,978.20 and 10,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.80, 25,978.20 and 10,723.60 is: 16,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.80 : 25,978.20 = 10,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.80/25,978.20 = 10,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.80x = 25,978.20 × 10,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.80x = 278,579,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,579,825.52/17,318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.40

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