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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.51, 25,614.37 and 10,474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.51, 25,614.37 and 10,474.57 is: 15,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.51 : 25,614.37 = 10,474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.51/25,614.37 = 10,474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.51x = 25,614.37 × 10,474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.51x = 268,299,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,299,383.50/17,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.97

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