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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.35, 25,962.67 and 10,646.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.35, 25,962.67 and 10,646.73 is: 15,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.35 : 25,962.67 = 10,646.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.35/25,962.67 = 10,646.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.35x = 25,962.67 × 10,646.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.35x = 276,417,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,417,507.80/17,309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,969.26

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