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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.68, 25,764.54 and 10,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.68, 25,764.54 and 10,058.60 is: 15,085.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.68 : 25,764.54 = 10,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.68/25,764.54 = 10,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.68x = 25,764.54 × 10,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.68x = 259,155,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,155,202.04/17,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.86

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