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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.70, 25,820.55 and 10,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.70, 25,820.55 and 10,301.70 is: 15,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.70 : 25,820.55 = 10,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.70/25,820.55 = 10,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.70x = 25,820.55 × 10,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.70x = 265,995,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,995,559.94/17,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.55

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