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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.69, 25,998.79 and 10,411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.69, 25,998.79 and 10,411.89 is: 15,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.69 : 25,998.79 = 10,411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.69/25,998.79 = 10,411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.69x = 25,998.79 × 10,411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.69x = 270,696,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,696,541.61/17,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.69

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