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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.48, 25,811.40 and 10,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.48, 25,811.40 and 10,677.20 is: 15,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.48 : 25,811.40 = 10,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.48/25,811.40 = 10,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.48x = 25,811.40 × 10,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.48x = 275,593,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,593,480.08/17,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.69

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