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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.89, 25,607.58 and 10,410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.89, 25,607.58 and 10,410.35 is: 15,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.89 : 25,607.58 = 10,410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.89/25,607.58 = 10,410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.89x = 25,607.58 × 10,410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.89x = 266,583,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,583,742.42/17,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.36

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