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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.50, 25,701.50 and 10,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.50, 25,701.50 and 10,121.40 is: 15,169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.50 : 25,701.50 = 10,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.50/25,701.50 = 10,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.50x = 25,701.50 × 10,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.50x = 260,135,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,135,162.10/17,148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.56

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