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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.28, 25,850.02 and 10,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.28, 25,850.02 and 10,986.73 is: 16,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.28 : 25,850.02 = 10,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.28/25,850.02 = 10,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.28x = 25,850.02 × 10,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.28x = 284,007,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,007,006.05/17,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.64

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