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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.49, 25,698.52 and 10,119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.49, 25,698.52 and 10,119.38 is: 15,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.49 : 25,698.52 = 10,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.49/25,698.52 = 10,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.49x = 25,698.52 × 10,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.49x = 260,053,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,053,089.32/17,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.55

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