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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.60, 25,644.90 and 10,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.60, 25,644.90 and 10,069.40 is: 15,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.60 : 25,644.90 = 10,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.60/25,644.90 = 10,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.60x = 25,644.90 × 10,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.60x = 258,228,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,228,756.06/17,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.10

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