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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.37, 25,748.83 and 10,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.37, 25,748.83 and 10,193.15 is: 15,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.37 : 25,748.83 = 10,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.37/25,748.83 = 10,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.37x = 25,748.83 × 10,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.37x = 262,461,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,461,686.51/17,209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.09

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