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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.02, 25,955.23 and 10,291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.02, 25,955.23 and 10,291.87 is: 15,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.02 : 25,955.23 = 10,291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.02/25,955.23 = 10,291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.02x = 25,955.23 × 10,291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.02x = 267,127,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,127,852.98/17,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.68

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