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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.03, 25,644.04 and 10,535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.03, 25,644.04 and 10,535.23 is: 15,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.03 : 25,644.04 = 10,535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.03/25,644.04 = 10,535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.03x = 25,644.04 × 10,535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.03x = 270,165,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,165,769.08/17,129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.39

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