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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.26, 25,902.83 and 10,157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.26, 25,902.83 and 10,157.43 is: 15,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.26 : 25,902.83 = 10,157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.26/25,902.83 = 10,157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.26x = 25,902.83 × 10,157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.26x = 263,106,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,106,105.07/17,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.52

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