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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.30, 25,867.02 and 10,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.30, 25,867.02 and 10,272.08 is: 15,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.30 : 25,867.02 = 10,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.30/25,867.02 = 10,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.30x = 25,867.02 × 10,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.30x = 265,708,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,708,098.80/17,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.24

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