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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.14, 25,897.36 and 10,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.14, 25,897.36 and 10,248.26 is: 15,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.14 : 25,897.36 = 10,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.14/25,897.36 = 10,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.14x = 25,897.36 × 10,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.14x = 265,402,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,402,878.59/17,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.85

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