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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.32, 25,759.49 and 10,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.32, 25,759.49 and 10,064.70 is: 15,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.32 : 25,759.49 = 10,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.32/25,759.49 = 10,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.32x = 25,759.49 × 10,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.32x = 259,261,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,261,488.68/17,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.36

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