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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.70, 25,985.49 and 10,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.70, 25,985.49 and 10,793.98 is: 16,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.70 : 25,985.49 = 10,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.70/25,985.49 = 10,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.70x = 25,985.49 × 10,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.70x = 280,486,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,486,859.35/17,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.70

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