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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.92, 25,597.96 and 10,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.92, 25,597.96 and 10,315.04 is: 15,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.92 : 25,597.96 = 10,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.92/25,597.96 = 10,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.92x = 25,597.96 × 10,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.92x = 264,043,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,043,981.32/17,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.63

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