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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.16, 25,547.42 and 10,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.16, 25,547.42 and 10,462.43 is: 15,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.16 : 25,547.42 = 10,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.16/25,547.42 = 10,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.16x = 25,547.42 × 10,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.16x = 267,287,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,287,991.85/17,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.57

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