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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.48, 25,794.90 and 10,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.48, 25,794.90 and 10,666.20 is: 15,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.48 : 25,794.90 = 10,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.48/25,794.90 = 10,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.48x = 25,794.90 × 10,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.48x = 275,133,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,133,562.38/17,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,963.21

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