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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.82, 25,476.95 and 10,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.82, 25,476.95 and 10,416.26 is: 15,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.82 : 25,476.95 = 10,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.82/25,476.95 = 10,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.82x = 25,476.95 × 10,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.82x = 265,374,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,374,355.74/17,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.75

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