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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.56, 25,729.74 and 10,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.56, 25,729.74 and 10,602.36 is: 15,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.56 : 25,729.74 = 10,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.56/25,729.74 = 10,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.56x = 25,729.74 × 10,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.56x = 272,795,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,795,966.19/17,134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.80

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