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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.35, 25,823.96 and 10,565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.35, 25,823.96 and 10,565.81 is: 15,817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.35 : 25,823.96 = 10,565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.35/25,823.96 = 10,565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.35x = 25,823.96 × 10,565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.35x = 272,850,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,850,872.86/17,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.12

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