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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.09, 25,531.52 and 10,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.09, 25,531.52 and 10,774.71 is: 16,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.09 : 25,531.52 = 10,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.09/25,531.52 = 10,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.09x = 25,531.52 × 10,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.09x = 275,094,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,094,669.99/17,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.15

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