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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.44, 25,806.63 and 10,643.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.44, 25,806.63 and 10,643.42 is: 15,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.44 : 25,806.63 = 10,643.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.44/25,806.63 = 10,643.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.44x = 25,806.63 × 10,643.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.44x = 274,670,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,670,801.87/17,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.62

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