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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.63, 25,619.07 and 10,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.63, 25,619.07 and 10,477.69 is: 15,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.63 : 25,619.07 = 10,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.63/25,619.07 = 10,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.63x = 25,619.07 × 10,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.63x = 268,428,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,428,673.55/17,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.67

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