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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.56, 25,514.58 and 10,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.56, 25,514.58 and 10,437.68 is: 15,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.56 : 25,514.58 = 10,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.56/25,514.58 = 10,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.56x = 25,514.58 × 10,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.56x = 266,313,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,313,021.37/17,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.75

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