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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.72, 25,982.51 and 10,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.72, 25,982.51 and 10,280.31 is: 15,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.72 : 25,982.51 = 10,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.72/25,982.51 = 10,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.72x = 25,982.51 × 10,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.72x = 267,108,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,108,205.98/17,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.60

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