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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.50, 25,698.51 and 10,119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.50, 25,698.51 and 10,119.39 is: 15,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.50 : 25,698.51 = 10,119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.50/25,698.51 = 10,119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.50x = 25,698.51 × 10,119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.50x = 260,053,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,053,245.11/17,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.55

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