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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.27, 25,896.66 and 10,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.27, 25,896.66 and 10,252.98 is: 15,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.27 : 25,896.66 = 10,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.27/25,896.66 = 10,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.27x = 25,896.66 × 10,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.27x = 265,517,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,517,756.30/17,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.07

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