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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.06, 25,758.89 and 10,154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.06, 25,758.89 and 10,154.83 is: 15,211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.06 : 25,758.89 = 10,154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.06/25,758.89 = 10,154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.06x = 25,758.89 × 10,154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.06x = 261,577,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,577,148.94/17,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.46

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