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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.99, 25,858.24 and 10,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.99, 25,858.24 and 10,674.18 is: 15,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.99 : 25,858.24 = 10,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.99/25,858.24 = 10,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.99x = 25,858.24 × 10,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.99x = 276,015,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,015,481.56/17,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,984.23

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