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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.50, 25,988.99 and 10,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.50, 25,988.99 and 10,274.85 is: 15,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.50 : 25,988.99 = 10,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.50/25,988.99 = 10,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.50x = 25,988.99 × 10,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.50x = 267,032,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,032,922.53/17,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.23

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