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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.52, 25,565.49 and 10,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.52, 25,565.49 and 10,378.80 is: 15,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.52 : 25,565.49 = 10,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.52/25,565.49 = 10,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.52x = 25,565.49 × 10,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.52x = 265,338,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,338,955.97/17,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.98

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