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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,185.54, 25,811.10 and 10,624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,185.54, 25,811.10 and 10,624.54 is: 15,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,185.54 : 25,811.10 = 10,624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,185.54/25,811.10 = 10,624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,185.54x = 25,811.10 × 10,624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,185.54x = 274,231,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,231,064.39/17,185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.08

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