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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.63, 25,679.03 and 10,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.63, 25,679.03 and 10,079.34 is: 15,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.63 : 25,679.03 = 10,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.63/25,679.03 = 10,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.63x = 25,679.03 × 10,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.63x = 258,827,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,827,527.55/17,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.59

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