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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.80, 25,932.98 and 10,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.80, 25,932.98 and 10,277.20 is: 15,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.80 : 25,932.98 = 10,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.80/25,932.98 = 10,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.80x = 25,932.98 × 10,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.80x = 266,518,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,518,422.06/17,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.13

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