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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.36, 25,643.66 and 10,077.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.36, 25,643.66 and 10,077.68 is: 15,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.36 : 25,643.66 = 10,077.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.36/25,643.66 = 10,077.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.36x = 25,643.66 × 10,077.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.36x = 258,428,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,428,496.48/17,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.69

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