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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.34, 25,864.68 and 10,594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.34, 25,864.68 and 10,594.38 is: 15,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.34 : 25,864.68 = 10,594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.34/25,864.68 = 10,594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.34x = 25,864.68 × 10,594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.34x = 274,020,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,020,248.50/17,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.20

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