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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.40, 25,997.10 and 10,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.40, 25,997.10 and 10,673.20 is: 16,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.40 : 25,997.10 = 10,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.40/25,997.10 = 10,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.40x = 25,997.10 × 10,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.40x = 277,472,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,472,247.72/17,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.80

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