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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.68, 25,824.83 and 10,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.68, 25,824.83 and 10,189.40 is: 15,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.68 : 25,824.83 = 10,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.68/25,824.83 = 10,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.68x = 25,824.83 × 10,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.68x = 263,139,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,139,342.73/17,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.11

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