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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.14, 25,853.05 and 10,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.14, 25,853.05 and 10,992.18 is: 16,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.14 : 25,853.05 = 10,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.14/25,853.05 = 10,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.14x = 25,853.05 × 10,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.14x = 284,181,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,181,379.15/17,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.88

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