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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.61, 25,642.94 and 10,523.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.61, 25,642.94 and 10,523.61 is: 15,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.61 : 25,642.94 = 10,523.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.61/25,642.94 = 10,523.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.61x = 25,642.94 × 10,523.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.61x = 269,856,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,856,247.20/17,084.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,795.28

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