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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.60, 25,775.40 and 10,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.60, 25,775.40 and 10,622.60 is: 15,933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.60 : 25,775.40 = 10,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.60/25,775.40 = 10,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.60x = 25,775.40 × 10,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.60x = 273,801,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,801,764.04/17,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.90

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