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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.92, 25,799.04 and 10,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.92, 25,799.04 and 10,298.16 is: 15,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.92 : 25,799.04 = 10,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.92/25,799.04 = 10,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.92x = 25,799.04 × 10,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.92x = 265,682,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,682,641.77/17,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.72

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