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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.63, 25,850.81 and 10,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.63, 25,850.81 and 10,990.68 is: 16,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.63 : 25,850.81 = 10,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.63/25,850.81 = 10,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.63x = 25,850.81 × 10,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.63x = 284,117,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,117,980.45/17,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,456.65

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