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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.28, 25,633.14 and 10,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.28, 25,633.14 and 10,088.76 is: 15,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.28 : 25,633.14 = 10,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.28/25,633.14 = 10,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.28x = 25,633.14 × 10,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.28x = 258,606,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,606,597.51/17,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.34

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