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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.22, 25,867.53 and 10,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.22, 25,867.53 and 10,217.94 is: 15,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.22 : 25,867.53 = 10,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.22/25,867.53 = 10,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.22x = 25,867.53 × 10,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.22x = 264,312,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,312,869.49/17,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,317.85

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