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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.68, 25,556.64 and 10,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.68, 25,556.64 and 10,823.36 is: 16,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.68 : 25,556.64 = 10,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.68/25,556.64 = 10,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.68x = 25,556.64 × 10,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.68x = 276,608,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,608,715.11/17,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.38

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