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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.24, 25,861.61 and 10,676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.24, 25,861.61 and 10,676.43 is: 15,987.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.24 : 25,861.61 = 10,676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.24/25,861.61 = 10,676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.24x = 25,861.61 × 10,676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.24x = 276,109,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,109,695.54/17,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.61

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