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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.83, 25,759.90 and 10,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.83, 25,759.90 and 10,062.10 is: 15,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.83 : 25,759.90 = 10,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.83/25,759.90 = 10,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.83x = 25,759.90 × 10,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.83x = 259,198,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,198,689.79/17,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.65

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