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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.76, 25,928.10 and 10,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.76, 25,928.10 and 10,712.52 is: 16,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.76 : 25,928.10 = 10,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.76/25,928.10 = 10,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.76x = 25,928.10 × 10,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.76x = 277,755,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,755,289.81/17,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.82

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