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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.22, 25,629.84 and 10,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.22, 25,629.84 and 10,111.59 is: 15,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.22 : 25,629.84 = 10,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.22/25,629.84 = 10,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.22x = 25,629.84 × 10,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.22x = 259,158,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158,433.85/17,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.50

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