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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.94, 25,814.88 and 10,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.94, 25,814.88 and 10,648.92 is: 15,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.94 : 25,814.88 = 10,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.94/25,814.88 = 10,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.94x = 25,814.88 × 10,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.94x = 274,900,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,900,591.93/17,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.87

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