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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.06, 25,857.73 and 10,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.06, 25,857.73 and 10,127.26 is: 15,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.06 : 25,857.73 = 10,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.06/25,857.73 = 10,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.06x = 25,857.73 × 10,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.06x = 261,867,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,867,954.72/17,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.38

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