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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.60, 25,839.90 and 10,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.60, 25,839.90 and 10,660.20 is: 15,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.60 : 25,839.90 = 10,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.60/25,839.90 = 10,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.60x = 25,839.90 × 10,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.60x = 275,458,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,458,501.98/17,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.30

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