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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.59, 25,526.94 and 10,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.59, 25,526.94 and 10,368.88 is: 15,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.59 : 25,526.94 = 10,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.59/25,526.94 = 10,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.59x = 25,526.94 × 10,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.59x = 264,685,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,685,674.93/17,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.66

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