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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.63, 25,718.64 and 10,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.63, 25,718.64 and 10,575.05 is: 15,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.63 : 25,718.64 = 10,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.63/25,718.64 = 10,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.63x = 25,718.64 × 10,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.63x = 271,975,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,975,775.34/17,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.07

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