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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.21, 25,810.35 and 10,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.21, 25,810.35 and 10,096.14 is: 15,124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.21 : 25,810.35 = 10,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.21/25,810.35 = 10,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.21x = 25,810.35 × 10,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.21x = 260,584,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,584,965.98/17,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.61

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