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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.20, 25,825.80 and 10,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.20, 25,825.80 and 10,305.20 is: 15,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.20 : 25,825.80 = 10,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.20/25,825.80 = 10,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.20x = 25,825.80 × 10,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.20x = 266,140,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,140,034.16/17,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.80

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