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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.64, 25,584.84 and 10,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.64, 25,584.84 and 10,392.36 is: 15,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.64 : 25,584.84 = 10,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.64/25,584.84 = 10,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.64x = 25,584.84 × 10,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.64x = 265,886,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,886,867.82/17,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.55

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