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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.86, 25,502.55 and 10,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.86, 25,502.55 and 10,437.06 is: 15,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.86 : 25,502.55 = 10,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.86/25,502.55 = 10,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.86x = 25,502.55 × 10,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.86x = 266,171,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,171,644.50/17,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.78

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