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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.66, 25,593.98 and 10,501.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.66, 25,593.98 and 10,501.85 is: 15,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.66 : 25,593.98 = 10,501.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.66/25,593.98 = 10,501.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.66x = 25,593.98 × 10,501.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.66x = 268,784,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,784,150.34/17,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.36

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