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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.60, 25,806.90 and 10,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.60, 25,806.90 and 10,643.60 is: 15,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.60 : 25,806.90 = 10,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.60/25,806.90 = 10,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.60x = 25,806.90 × 10,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.60x = 274,678,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,678,320.84/17,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,965.40

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