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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.72, 25,856.28 and 10,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.72, 25,856.28 and 10,210.44 is: 15,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.72 : 25,856.28 = 10,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.72/25,856.28 = 10,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.72x = 25,856.28 × 10,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.72x = 264,003,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,003,995.56/17,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.60

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