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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.30, 25,608.45 and 10,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.30, 25,608.45 and 10,073.90 is: 15,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.30 : 25,608.45 = 10,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.30/25,608.45 = 10,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.30x = 25,608.45 × 10,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.30x = 257,976,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,976,964.46/17,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.85

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