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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,212.59, 25,753.68 and 10,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,212.59, 25,753.68 and 10,196.37 is: 15,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,212.59 : 25,753.68 = 10,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,212.59/25,753.68 = 10,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,212.59x = 25,753.68 × 10,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,212.59x = 262,594,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,594,050.14/17,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.93

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