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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.68, 25,647.93 and 10,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.68, 25,647.93 and 10,537.83 is: 15,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.68 : 25,647.93 = 10,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.68/25,647.93 = 10,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.68x = 25,647.93 × 10,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.68x = 270,273,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,526.19/17,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,776.24

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