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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.06, 25,761.89 and 10,156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.06, 25,761.89 and 10,156.83 is: 15,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.06 : 25,761.89 = 10,156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.06/25,761.89 = 10,156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.06x = 25,761.89 × 10,156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.06x = 261,659,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,659,137.21/17,198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.46

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