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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.52, 25,662.16 and 10,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.52, 25,662.16 and 10,098.87 is: 15,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.52 : 25,662.16 = 10,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.52/25,662.16 = 10,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.52x = 25,662.16 × 10,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.52x = 259,158,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158,817.76/17,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.07

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