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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.07, 25,516.71 and 10,753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.07, 25,516.71 and 10,753.83 is: 16,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.07 : 25,516.71 = 10,753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.07/25,516.71 = 10,753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.07x = 25,516.71 × 10,753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.07x = 274,402,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402,361.50/17,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.86

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