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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.36, 25,547.78 and 10,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.36, 25,547.78 and 10,801.50 is: 16,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.36 : 25,547.78 = 10,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.36/25,547.78 = 10,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.36x = 25,547.78 × 10,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.36x = 275,954,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,954,345.67/17,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.18

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