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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.70, 25,476.74 and 10,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.70, 25,476.74 and 10,416.15 is: 15,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.70 : 25,476.74 = 10,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.70/25,476.74 = 10,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.70x = 25,476.74 × 10,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.70x = 265,369,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,369,545.35/17,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.58

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