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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.98, 23,525.49 and 10,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.98, 23,525.49 and 10,332.76 is: 14,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.98 : 23,525.49 = 10,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.98/23,525.49 = 10,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.98x = 23,525.49 × 10,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.98x = 243,083,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,083,242.05/17,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.43

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