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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.98, 25,511.49 and 10,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.98, 25,511.49 and 10,020.24 is: 14,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.98 : 25,511.49 = 10,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.98/25,511.49 = 10,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.98x = 25,511.49 × 10,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.98x = 255,631,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,631,252.56/17,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,986.90

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