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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.24, 25,858.26 and 10,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.24, 25,858.26 and 10,680.12 is: 15,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.24 : 25,858.26 = 10,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.24/25,858.26 = 10,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.24x = 25,858.26 × 10,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.24x = 276,169,319.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,169,319.79/17,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.68

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