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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.11, 25,846.43 and 10,666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.11, 25,846.43 and 10,666.31 is: 15,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.11 : 25,846.43 = 10,666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.11/25,846.43 = 10,666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.11x = 25,846.43 × 10,666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.11x = 275,685,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,685,852.21/17,260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,972.43

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