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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.40, 23,820.57 and 10,890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.40, 23,820.57 and 10,890.82 is: 15,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.40 : 23,820.57 = 10,890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.40/23,820.57 = 10,890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.40x = 23,820.57 × 10,890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.40x = 259,425,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,425,480.62/17,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.88

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