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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.70, 25,956.48 and 10,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.70, 25,956.48 and 10,289.84 is: 15,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.70 : 25,956.48 = 10,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.70/25,956.48 = 10,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.70x = 25,956.48 × 10,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.70x = 267,088,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,088,026.16/17,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.18

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