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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.39, 25,643.71 and 10,077.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.39, 25,643.71 and 10,077.71 is: 15,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.39 : 25,643.71 = 10,077.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.39/25,643.71 = 10,077.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.39x = 25,643.71 × 10,077.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.39x = 258,429,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,429,744.49/17,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.73

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