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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.56, 25,515.96 and 10,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.56, 25,515.96 and 10,753.32 is: 16,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.56 : 25,515.96 = 10,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.56/25,515.96 = 10,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.56x = 25,515.96 × 10,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.56x = 274,381,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,381,282.99/17,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.11

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