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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.46, 25,962.08 and 10,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.46, 25,962.08 and 10,293.60 is: 15,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.46 : 25,962.08 = 10,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.46/25,962.08 = 10,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.46x = 25,962.08 × 10,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.46x = 267,243,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,243,266.69/17,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.80

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