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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.92, 25,612.72 and 10,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.92, 25,612.72 and 10,506.20 is: 15,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.92 : 25,612.72 = 10,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.92/25,612.72 = 10,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.92x = 25,612.72 × 10,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.92x = 269,092,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,092,358.86/17,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.99

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