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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.65, 25,547.02 and 10,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.65, 25,547.02 and 10,765.59 is: 16,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.65 : 25,547.02 = 10,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.65/25,547.02 = 10,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.65x = 25,547.02 × 10,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.65x = 275,028,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,028,743.04/17,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.64

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