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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.60, 25,976.16 and 10,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.60, 25,976.16 and 10,767.36 is: 16,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.60 : 25,976.16 = 10,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.60/25,976.16 = 10,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.60x = 25,976.16 × 10,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.60x = 279,694,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,694,666.14/17,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.43

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