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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.06, 25,699.22 and 10,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.06, 25,699.22 and 10,019.26 is: 15,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.06 : 25,699.22 = 10,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.06/25,699.22 = 10,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.06x = 25,699.22 × 10,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.06x = 257,487,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,487,166.98/17,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.03

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