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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.80, 25,826.70 and 10,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.80, 25,826.70 and 10,219.40 is: 15,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.80 : 25,826.70 = 10,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.80/25,826.70 = 10,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.80x = 25,826.70 × 10,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.80x = 263,933,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,933,377.98/17,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.10

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