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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.52, 25,660.67 and 10,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.52, 25,660.67 and 10,097.87 is: 15,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.52 : 25,660.67 = 10,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.52/25,660.67 = 10,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.52x = 25,660.67 × 10,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.52x = 259,117,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,117,930.98/17,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.57

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