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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.50, 25,995.22 and 10,301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.50, 25,995.22 and 10,301.83 is: 15,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.50 : 25,995.22 = 10,301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.50/25,995.22 = 10,301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.50x = 25,995.22 × 10,301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.50x = 267,798,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,798,337.25/17,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.30

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