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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.56, 25,995.60 and 10,409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.56, 25,995.60 and 10,409.76 is: 15,596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.56 : 25,995.60 = 10,409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.56/25,995.60 = 10,409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.56x = 25,995.60 × 10,409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.56x = 270,607,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,607,957.06/17,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.50

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