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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.98, 25,975.43 and 10,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.98, 25,975.43 and 10,738.64 is: 16,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.98 : 25,975.43 = 10,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.98/25,975.43 = 10,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.98x = 25,975.43 × 10,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.98x = 278,940,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,940,903.54/17,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.65

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