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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.49, 25,390.87 and 15,758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.49, 25,390.87 and 15,758.01 is: 23,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.49 : 25,390.87 = 15,758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.49/25,390.87 = 15,758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.49x = 25,390.87 × 15,758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.49x = 400,109,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,109,583.37/17,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.34

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