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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.30, 25,902.24 and 10,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.30, 25,902.24 and 10,718.10 is: 16,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.30 : 25,902.24 = 10,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.30/25,902.24 = 10,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.30x = 25,902.24 × 10,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.30x = 277,622,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,622,798.54/17,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.53

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