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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.52, 25,593 and 10,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.52, 25,593 and 10,813.60 is: 16,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.52 : 25,593 = 10,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.52/25,593 = 10,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.52x = 25,593 × 10,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.52x = 276,752,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,752,464.80/17,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.41

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