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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.50, 25,996.14 and 10,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.50, 25,996.14 and 10,769.76 is: 16,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.50 : 25,996.14 = 10,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.50/25,996.14 = 10,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.50x = 25,996.14 × 10,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.50x = 279,972,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,972,188.73/17,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.97

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