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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.67, 25,538.79 and 10,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.67, 25,538.79 and 10,382.96 is: 15,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.67 : 25,538.79 = 10,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.67/25,538.79 = 10,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.67x = 25,538.79 × 10,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.67x = 265,168,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,168,235.02/17,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.25

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