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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.99, 25,859.73 and 10,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.99, 25,859.73 and 10,675.18 is: 15,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.99 : 25,859.73 = 10,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.99/25,859.73 = 10,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.99x = 25,859.73 × 10,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.99x = 276,057,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,057,272.50/17,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.72

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