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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.10, 25,895.43 and 10,247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.10, 25,895.43 and 10,247.51 is: 15,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.10 : 25,895.43 = 10,247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.10/25,895.43 = 10,247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.10x = 25,895.43 × 10,247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.10x = 265,363,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,363,742.62/17,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.51

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