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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.78, 25,546.86 and 10,462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.78, 25,546.86 and 10,462.05 is: 15,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.78 : 25,546.86 = 10,462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.78/25,546.86 = 10,462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.78x = 25,546.86 × 10,462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.78x = 267,272,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,272,526.66/17,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.01

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