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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.60, 25,638.90 and 10,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.60, 25,638.90 and 10,065.40 is: 15,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.60 : 25,638.90 = 10,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.60/25,638.90 = 10,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.60x = 25,638.90 × 10,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.60x = 258,065,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,065,784.06/17,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.10

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