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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.63, 25,556.22 and 10,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.63, 25,556.22 and 10,020.51 is: 15,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.63 : 25,556.22 = 10,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.63/25,556.22 = 10,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.63x = 25,556.22 × 10,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.63x = 256,086,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,086,308.75/17,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.28

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