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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.32, 25,768.92 and 10,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.32, 25,768.92 and 10,273.04 is: 15,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.32 : 25,768.92 = 10,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.32/25,768.92 = 10,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.32x = 25,768.92 × 10,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.32x = 264,725,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,725,145.92/17,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.92

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