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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.02, 25,628.93 and 10,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.02, 25,628.93 and 10,112.85 is: 15,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.02 : 25,628.93 = 10,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.02/25,628.93 = 10,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.02x = 25,628.93 × 10,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.02x = 259,181,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,181,524.75/17,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.14

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