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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.70, 25,793.55 and 10,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.70, 25,793.55 and 10,283.70 is: 15,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.70 : 25,793.55 = 10,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.70/25,793.55 = 10,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.70x = 25,793.55 × 10,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.70x = 265,253,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,253,130.14/17,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.55

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