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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.10, 25,908.59 and 10,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.10, 25,908.59 and 10,221.11 is: 15,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.10 : 25,908.59 = 10,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.10/25,908.59 = 10,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.10x = 25,908.59 × 10,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.10x = 264,814,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,814,548.33/17,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.38

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