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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.60, 25,629.90 and 10,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.60, 25,629.90 and 10,520.20 is: 15,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.60 : 25,629.90 = 10,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.60/25,629.90 = 10,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.60x = 25,629.90 × 10,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.60x = 269,631,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,631,673.98/17,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,780.30

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