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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.64, 26,497.68 and 10,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.64, 26,497.68 and 10,725.56 is: 16,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.64 : 26,497.68 = 10,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.64/26,497.68 = 10,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.64x = 26,497.68 × 10,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.64x = 284,202,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,202,456.70/17,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.87

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