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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.60, 25,977.66 and 10,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.60, 25,977.66 and 10,768.36 is: 16,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.60 : 25,977.66 = 10,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.60/25,977.66 = 10,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.60x = 25,977.66 × 10,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.60x = 279,736,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,736,794.84/17,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.94

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