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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.74, 25,795.98 and 10,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.74, 25,795.98 and 10,085.94 is: 15,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.74 : 25,795.98 = 10,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.74/25,795.98 = 10,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.74x = 25,795.98 × 10,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.74x = 260,176,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,176,706.52/17,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.54

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