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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.32, 25,488.18 and 10,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.32, 25,488.18 and 10,423.77 is: 15,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.32 : 25,488.18 = 10,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.32/25,488.18 = 10,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.32x = 25,488.18 × 10,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.32x = 265,682,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,682,926.04/17,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.01

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