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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.56, 25,858.49 and 10,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.56, 25,858.49 and 10,127.76 is: 15,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.56 : 25,858.49 = 10,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.56/25,858.49 = 10,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.56x = 25,858.49 × 10,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.56x = 261,888,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,888,530.04/17,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.14

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