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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.70, 25,475.24 and 10,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.70, 25,475.24 and 10,415.15 is: 15,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.70 : 25,475.24 = 10,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.70/25,475.24 = 10,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.70x = 25,475.24 × 10,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.70x = 265,328,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,328,344.55/17,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.08

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