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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.72, 25,641.58 and 10,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.72, 25,641.58 and 10,522.72 is: 15,793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.72 : 25,641.58 = 10,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.72/25,641.58 = 10,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.72x = 25,641.58 × 10,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.72x = 269,819,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,819,166.70/17,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,793.94

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