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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.44, 25,815.63 and 10,649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.44, 25,815.63 and 10,649.42 is: 15,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.44 : 25,815.63 = 10,649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.44/25,815.63 = 10,649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.44x = 25,815.63 × 10,649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.44x = 274,921,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,921,486.43/17,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.62

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