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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.55, 25,777.85 and 10,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.55, 25,777.85 and 10,067.51 is: 15,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.55 : 25,777.85 = 10,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.55/25,777.85 = 10,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.55x = 25,777.85 × 10,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.55x = 259,518,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,518,776.76/17,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.23

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