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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.20, 25,815.30 and 10,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.20, 25,815.30 and 10,298.20 is: 15,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.20 : 25,815.30 = 10,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.20/25,815.30 = 10,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.20x = 25,815.30 × 10,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.20x = 265,851,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,851,122.46/17,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.30

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