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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.92, 23,512.38 and 10,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.92, 23,512.38 and 10,325.40 is: 14,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.92 : 23,512.38 = 10,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.92/23,512.38 = 10,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.92x = 23,512.38 × 10,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.92x = 242,774,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,774,728.45/17,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.74

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