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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.61, 25,615.70 and 10,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.61, 25,615.70 and 10,526.32 is: 15,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.61 : 25,615.70 = 10,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.61/25,615.70 = 10,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.61x = 25,615.70 × 10,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.61x = 269,638,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,638,874.51/17,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.62

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