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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.61, 25,623.20 and 10,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.61, 25,623.20 and 10,531.32 is: 15,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.61 : 25,623.20 = 10,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.61/25,623.20 = 10,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.61x = 25,623.20 × 10,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.61x = 269,846,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,846,118.62/17,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.13

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