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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.40, 25,551.30 and 10,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.40, 25,551.30 and 10,099.80 is: 15,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.40 : 25,551.30 = 10,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.40/25,551.30 = 10,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.40x = 25,551.30 × 10,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.40x = 258,063,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,063,019.74/17,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.09

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