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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.57, 25,810.25 and 10,157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.57, 25,810.25 and 10,157.87 is: 15,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.57 : 25,810.25 = 10,157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.57/25,810.25 = 10,157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.57x = 25,810.25 × 10,157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.57x = 262,177,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,177,177.90/17,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.43

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