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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.80, 25,773.35 and 10,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.80, 25,773.35 and 10,209.58 is: 15,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.80 : 25,773.35 = 10,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.80/25,773.35 = 10,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.80x = 25,773.35 × 10,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.80x = 263,135,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,135,078.69/17,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.64

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