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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.01, 25,615.73 and 10,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.01, 25,615.73 and 10,880.06 is: 16,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.01 : 25,615.73 = 10,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.01/25,615.73 = 10,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.01x = 25,615.73 × 10,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.01x = 278,700,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,700,578.47/17,113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,285.89

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