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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.55, 25,691.97 and 10,482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.55, 25,691.97 and 10,482.37 is: 15,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.55 : 25,691.97 = 10,482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.55/25,691.97 = 10,482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.55x = 25,691.97 × 10,482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.55x = 269,312,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,312,735.57/17,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.27

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