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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.80, 25,513.20 and 10,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.80, 25,513.20 and 10,096.80 is: 15,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.80 : 25,513.20 = 10,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.80/25,513.20 = 10,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.80x = 25,513.20 × 10,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.80x = 257,601,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,601,677.76/17,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.20

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