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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.28, 25,546.52 and 10,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.28, 25,546.52 and 10,002.24 is: 15,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.28 : 25,546.52 = 10,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.28/25,546.52 = 10,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.28x = 25,546.52 × 10,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.28x = 255,522,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,522,424.20/17,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.95

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