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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.44, 25,624.08 and 10,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.44, 25,624.08 and 10,152 is: 15,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.44 : 25,624.08 = 10,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.44/25,624.08 = 10,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.44x = 25,624.08 × 10,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.44x = 260,135,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,135,660.16/17,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.36

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