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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.80, 25,959.69 and 10,739.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.80, 25,959.69 and 10,739.99 is: 16,084.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.80 : 25,959.69 = 10,739.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.80/25,959.69 = 10,739.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.80x = 25,959.69 × 10,739.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.80x = 278,806,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,806,875.90/17,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,084.58

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