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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.36, 25,750.33 and 10,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.36, 25,750.33 and 10,194.14 is: 15,252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.36 : 25,750.33 = 10,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.36/25,750.33 = 10,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.36x = 25,750.33 × 10,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.36x = 262,502,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,502,507.96/17,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.58

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