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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,242.94, 25,813.38 and 10,647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,242.94, 25,813.38 and 10,647.92 is: 15,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,242.94 : 25,813.38 = 10,647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,242.94/25,813.38 = 10,647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,242.94x = 25,813.38 × 10,647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,242.94x = 274,858,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,858,805.17/17,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.37

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