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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.49, 25,861.98 and 10,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.49, 25,861.98 and 10,676.68 is: 15,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.49 : 25,861.98 = 10,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.49/25,861.98 = 10,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.49x = 25,861.98 × 10,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.49x = 276,120,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,120,084.63/17,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.97

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