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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.81, 25,857.36 and 10,127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.81, 25,857.36 and 10,127.01 is: 15,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.81 : 25,857.36 = 10,127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.81/25,857.36 = 10,127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.81x = 25,857.36 × 10,127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.81x = 261,857,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,857,743.29/17,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.01

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