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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.54, 25,536.47 and 10,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.54, 25,536.47 and 10,452.54 is: 15,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.54 : 25,536.47 = 10,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.54/25,536.47 = 10,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.54x = 25,536.47 × 10,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.54x = 266,920,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,920,921.87/17,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.74

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