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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,123.70, 25,669.35 and 10,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,123.70, 25,669.35 and 10,109.10 is: 15,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,123.70 : 25,669.35 = 10,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,123.70/25,669.35 = 10,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,123.70x = 25,669.35 × 10,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,123.70x = 259,494,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,494,026.09/17,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.09

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