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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.48, 25,525.74 and 10,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.48, 25,525.74 and 10,029.74 is: 15,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.48 : 25,525.74 = 10,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.48/25,525.74 = 10,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.48x = 25,525.74 × 10,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.48x = 256,016,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,016,535.51/17,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.13

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