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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.81, 25,587.32 and 10,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.81, 25,587.32 and 10,307.91 is: 15,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.81 : 25,587.32 = 10,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.81/25,587.32 = 10,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.81x = 25,587.32 × 10,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.81x = 263,751,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,751,740.16/17,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.95

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