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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.69, 25,805.51 and 10,642.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.69, 25,805.51 and 10,642.67 is: 15,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.69 : 25,805.51 = 10,642.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.69/25,805.51 = 10,642.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.69x = 25,805.51 × 10,642.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.69x = 274,639,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,639,473.90/17,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.50

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