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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.66, 25,996.74 and 10,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.66, 25,996.74 and 10,319.82 is: 15,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.66 : 25,996.74 = 10,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.66/25,996.74 = 10,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.66x = 25,996.74 × 10,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.66x = 268,281,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,281,677.39/17,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.93

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