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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.61, 25,533.09 and 10,020.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.61, 25,533.09 and 10,020.78 is: 15,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.61 : 25,533.09 = 10,020.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.61/25,533.09 = 10,020.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.61x = 25,533.09 × 10,020.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.61x = 255,861,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,861,477.61/17,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.16

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