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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.68, 25,984.12 and 10,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.68, 25,984.12 and 10,674.27 is: 16,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.68 : 25,984.12 = 10,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.68/25,984.12 = 10,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.68x = 25,984.12 × 10,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.68x = 277,361,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,361,512.59/17,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.31

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