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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.84, 25,773.40 and 10,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.84, 25,773.40 and 10,071.04 is: 15,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.84 : 25,773.40 = 10,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.84/25,773.40 = 10,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.84x = 25,773.40 × 10,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.84x = 259,564,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,564,942.34/17,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.06

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