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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.38, 25,944.57 and 10,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.38, 25,944.57 and 10,280.34 is: 15,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.38 : 25,944.57 = 10,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.38/25,944.57 = 10,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.38x = 25,944.57 × 10,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.38x = 266,719,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,719,000.75/17,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.48

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