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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.67, 25,540.29 and 10,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.67, 25,540.29 and 10,383.96 is: 15,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.67 : 25,540.29 = 10,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.67/25,540.29 = 10,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.67x = 25,540.29 × 10,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.67x = 265,209,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209,349.75/17,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.75

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