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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.44, 23,652.74 and 10,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.44, 23,652.74 and 10,425.34 is: 14,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.44 : 23,652.74 = 10,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.44/23,652.74 = 10,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.44x = 23,652.74 × 10,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.44x = 246,587,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,587,856.43/17,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.16

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