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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.94, 25,807.38 and 10,643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.94, 25,807.38 and 10,643.92 is: 15,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.94 : 25,807.38 = 10,643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.94/25,807.38 = 10,643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.94x = 25,807.38 × 10,643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.94x = 274,691,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,691,688.13/17,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.37

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