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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.87, 25,838.19 and 10,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.87, 25,838.19 and 10,659.06 is: 15,963.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.87 : 25,838.19 = 10,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.87/25,838.19 = 10,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.87x = 25,838.19 × 10,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.87x = 275,410,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,410,817.50/17,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,963.19

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