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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.40, 25,689.30 and 10,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.40, 25,689.30 and 10,554.40 is: 15,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.40 : 25,689.30 = 10,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.40/25,689.30 = 10,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.40x = 25,689.30 × 10,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.40x = 271,135,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135,147.92/17,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.59

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