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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.69, 25,944.47 and 10,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.69, 25,944.47 and 10,281.84 is: 15,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.69 : 25,944.47 = 10,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.69/25,944.47 = 10,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.69x = 25,944.47 × 10,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.69x = 266,756,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,756,779.28/17,303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.18

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