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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.28, 25,794.08 and 10,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.28, 25,794.08 and 10,085.28 is: 15,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.28 : 25,794.08 = 10,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.28/25,794.08 = 10,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.28x = 25,794.08 × 10,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.28x = 260,140,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,140,519.14/17,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.39

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