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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.31, 26,492.54 and 10,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.31, 26,492.54 and 10,271.25 is: 15,405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.31 : 26,492.54 = 10,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.31/26,492.54 = 10,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.31x = 26,492.54 × 10,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.31x = 272,111,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,111,450.12/17,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.46

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