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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.81, 25,995.98 and 10,410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.81, 25,995.98 and 10,410.01 is: 15,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.81 : 25,995.98 = 10,410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.81/25,995.98 = 10,410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.81x = 25,995.98 × 10,410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.81x = 270,618,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,618,359.71/17,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.87

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