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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.38, 25,586.55 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.38, 25,586.55 and 10,044 is: 15,061.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.38 : 25,586.55 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.38/25,586.55 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.38x = 25,586.55 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.38x = 256,991,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,991,308.20/17,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.87

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