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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.26, 25,718.04 and 10,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.26, 25,718.04 and 10,898.60 is: 16,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.26 : 25,718.04 = 10,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.26/25,718.04 = 10,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.26x = 25,718.04 × 10,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.26x = 280,290,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,290,630.74/17,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.76

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