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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.32, 25,937.98 and 10,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.32, 25,937.98 and 10,289.54 is: 15,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.32 : 25,937.98 = 10,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.32/25,937.98 = 10,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.32x = 25,937.98 × 10,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.32x = 266,889,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889,882.73/17,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.73

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