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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.99, 25,867.23 and 10,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.99, 25,867.23 and 10,680.18 is: 15,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.99 : 25,867.23 = 10,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.99/25,867.23 = 10,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.99x = 25,867.23 × 10,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.99x = 276,266,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,266,672.50/17,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.22

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