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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.96, 25,528.99 and 10,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.96, 25,528.99 and 10,370.25 is: 15,534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.96 : 25,528.99 = 10,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.96/25,528.99 = 10,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.96x = 25,528.99 × 10,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.96x = 264,742,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,742,008.55/17,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.72

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