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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.60, 25,906.34 and 10,219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.60, 25,906.34 and 10,219.61 is: 15,358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.60 : 25,906.34 = 10,219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.60/25,906.34 = 10,219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.60x = 25,906.34 × 10,219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.60x = 264,752,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,752,691.33/17,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.13

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