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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.52, 25,838.04 and 10,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.52, 25,838.04 and 10,295 is: 15,446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.52 : 25,838.04 = 10,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.52/25,838.04 = 10,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.52x = 25,838.04 × 10,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.52x = 266,002,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,002,621.80/17,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.84

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