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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.68, 25,860.48 and 10,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.68, 25,860.48 and 10,673.92 is: 15,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.68 : 25,860.48 = 10,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.68/25,860.48 = 10,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.68x = 25,860.48 × 10,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.68x = 276,032,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,032,694.68/17,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.63

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