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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.51, 25,615.87 and 10,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.51, 25,615.87 and 10,475.57 is: 15,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.51 : 25,615.87 = 10,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.51/25,615.87 = 10,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.51x = 25,615.87 × 10,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.51x = 268,340,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,340,839.30/17,069.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.48

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