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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.33, 25,916.99 and 10,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.33, 25,916.99 and 10,275.54 is: 15,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.33 : 25,916.99 = 10,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.33/25,916.99 = 10,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.33x = 25,916.99 × 10,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.33x = 266,311,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,311,016.05/17,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.75

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