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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.60, 25,913.84 and 10,224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.60, 25,913.84 and 10,224.61 is: 15,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.60 : 25,913.84 = 10,224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.60/25,913.84 = 10,224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.60x = 25,913.84 × 10,224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.60x = 264,958,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,958,907.60/17,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.64

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