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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.80, 25,982.70 and 10,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.80, 25,982.70 and 10,726.60 is: 16,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.80 : 25,982.70 = 10,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.80/25,982.70 = 10,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.80x = 25,982.70 × 10,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.80x = 278,706,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,706,029.82/17,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.90

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