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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.34, 25,509.39 and 10,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.34, 25,509.39 and 10,759.96 is: 16,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.34 : 25,509.39 = 10,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.34/25,509.39 = 10,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.34x = 25,509.39 × 10,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.34x = 274,480,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,480,016.02/17,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.02

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