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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,242.60, 25,912.34 and 10,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,242.60, 25,912.34 and 10,223.61 is: 15,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,242.60 : 25,912.34 = 10,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,242.60/25,912.34 = 10,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,242.60x = 25,912.34 × 10,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,242.60x = 264,917,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,917,658.35/17,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.14

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