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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.82, 25,485.93 and 10,422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.82, 25,485.93 and 10,422.27 is: 15,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.82 : 25,485.93 = 10,422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.82/25,485.93 = 10,422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.82x = 25,485.93 × 10,422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.82x = 265,621,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,621,243.66/17,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.76

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