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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.78, 25,902.62 and 10,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.78, 25,902.62 and 10,158.27 is: 15,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.78 : 25,902.62 = 10,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.78/25,902.62 = 10,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.78x = 25,902.62 × 10,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.78x = 263,125,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,125,922.82/17,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.20

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