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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.23, 25,924.65 and 10,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.23, 25,924.65 and 10,733.02 is: 16,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.23 : 25,924.65 = 10,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.23/25,924.65 = 10,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.23x = 25,924.65 × 10,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.23x = 278,249,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,249,786.94/17,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,119.93

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