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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.06, 25,619.43 and 10,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.06, 25,619.43 and 10,528.80 is: 15,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.06 : 25,619.43 = 10,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.06/25,619.43 = 10,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.06x = 25,619.43 × 10,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.06x = 269,741,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,741,854.58/17,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,810.38

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