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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.30, 25,870.02 and 10,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.30, 25,870.02 and 10,274.08 is: 15,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.30 : 25,870.02 = 10,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.30/25,870.02 = 10,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.30x = 25,870.02 × 10,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.30x = 265,790,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,790,655.08/17,290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.24

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