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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.33, 25,760.66 and 10,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.33, 25,760.66 and 10,062.60 is: 15,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.33 : 25,760.66 = 10,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.33/25,760.66 = 10,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.33x = 25,760.66 × 10,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.33x = 259,219,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,219,167.00/17,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.41

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