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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.13, 25,917.77 and 10,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.13, 25,917.77 and 10,262.30 is: 15,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.13 : 25,917.77 = 10,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.13/25,917.77 = 10,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.13x = 25,917.77 × 10,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.13x = 265,975,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,975,827.14/17,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.76

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