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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,172.83, 25,758.41 and 10,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,172.83, 25,758.41 and 10,061.10 is: 15,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,172.83 : 25,758.41 = 10,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,172.83/25,758.41 = 10,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,172.83x = 25,758.41 × 10,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,172.83x = 259,157,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,157,888.55/17,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.16

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