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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.54, 25,907.10 and 10,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.54, 25,907.10 and 10,259.94 is: 15,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.54 : 25,907.10 = 10,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.54/25,907.10 = 10,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.54x = 25,907.10 × 10,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.54x = 265,805,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,805,291.57/17,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.24

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