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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.36, 25,757.88 and 10,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.36, 25,757.88 and 10,199.14 is: 15,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.36 : 25,757.88 = 10,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.36/25,757.88 = 10,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.36x = 25,757.88 × 10,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.36x = 262,708,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,708,224.22/17,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.11

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