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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.60, 25,623.70 and 10,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.60, 25,623.70 and 10,828.60 is: 16,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.60 : 25,623.70 = 10,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.60/25,623.70 = 10,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.60x = 25,623.70 × 10,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.60x = 277,468,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,468,797.82/17,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.10

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