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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.40, 25,731.60 and 10,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.40, 25,731.60 and 10,593.40 is: 15,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.40 : 25,731.60 = 10,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.40/25,731.60 = 10,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.40x = 25,731.60 × 10,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.40x = 272,585,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,585,131.44/17,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,890.10

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