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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.85, 25,545.00 and 10,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.85, 25,545.00 and 10,016.11 is: 15,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.85 : 25,545.00 = 10,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.85/25,545.00 = 10,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.85x = 25,545.00 × 10,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.85x = 255,861,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,861,599.44/17,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.72

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