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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.07, 25,698.19 and 10,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.07, 25,698.19 and 10,577.20 is: 15,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.07 : 25,698.19 = 10,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.07/25,698.19 = 10,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.07x = 25,698.19 × 10,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.07x = 271,814,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,814,842.85/17,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,839.96

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