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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.91, 25,949.12 and 10,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.91, 25,949.12 and 10,248.24 is: 15,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.91 : 25,949.12 = 10,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.91/25,949.12 = 10,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.91x = 25,949.12 × 10,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.91x = 265,932,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,932,628.56/17,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.29

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