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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.24, 25,856.76 and 10,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.24, 25,856.76 and 10,679.12 is: 15,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.24 : 25,856.76 = 10,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.24/25,856.76 = 10,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.24x = 25,856.76 × 10,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.24x = 276,127,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,127,442.85/17,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.18

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