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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.69, 25,816.01 and 10,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.69, 25,816.01 and 10,649.67 is: 15,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.69 : 25,816.01 = 10,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.69/25,816.01 = 10,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.69x = 25,816.01 × 10,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.69x = 274,931,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,931,933.97/17,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.99

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