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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.40, 25,554.30 and 10,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.40, 25,554.30 and 10,101.80 is: 15,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.40 : 25,554.30 = 10,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.40/25,554.30 = 10,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.40x = 25,554.30 × 10,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.40x = 258,144,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,144,427.74/17,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.09

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