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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.28, 25,567.02 and 10,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.28, 25,567.02 and 10,475.64 is: 15,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.28 : 25,567.02 = 10,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.28/25,567.02 = 10,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.28x = 25,567.02 × 10,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.28x = 267,830,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,830,897.39/17,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.33

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