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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.64, 25,766.24 and 10,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.64, 25,766.24 and 10,929.96 is: 16,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.64 : 25,766.24 = 10,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.64/25,766.24 = 10,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.64x = 25,766.24 × 10,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.64x = 281,623,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,623,917.90/17,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,383.35

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