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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.10, 25,679.61 and 10,147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.10, 25,679.61 and 10,147.89 is: 15,221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.10 : 25,679.61 = 10,147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.10/25,679.61 = 10,147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.10x = 25,679.61 × 10,147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.10x = 260,593,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,593,857.52/17,120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.51

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