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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.28, 25,987.72 and 10,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.28, 25,987.72 and 10,764.24 is: 16,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.28 : 25,987.72 = 10,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.28/25,987.72 = 10,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.28x = 25,987.72 × 10,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.28x = 279,738,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,738,055.13/17,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,114.61

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