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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.63, 25,849.31 and 10,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.63, 25,849.31 and 10,989.68 is: 16,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.63 : 25,849.31 = 10,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.63/25,849.31 = 10,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.63x = 25,849.31 × 10,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.63x = 284,075,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,075,569.11/17,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,455.15

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