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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.36, 25,696.85 and 10,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.36, 25,696.85 and 10,118.25 is: 15,164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.36 : 25,696.85 = 10,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.36/25,696.85 = 10,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.36x = 25,696.85 × 10,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.36x = 260,007,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,007,101.92/17,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.87

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