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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.94, 25,949.88 and 10,738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.94, 25,949.88 and 10,738.92 is: 16,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.94 : 25,949.88 = 10,738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.94/25,949.88 = 10,738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.94x = 25,949.88 × 10,738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.94x = 278,673,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,673,685.33/17,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.77

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