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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.76, 25,591.23 and 10,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.76, 25,591.23 and 10,651.23 is: 15,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.76 : 25,591.23 = 10,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.76/25,591.23 = 10,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.76x = 25,591.23 × 10,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.76x = 272,578,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,578,076.71/17,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.90

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