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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.33, 23,672.21 and 10,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.33, 23,672.21 and 10,859.25 is: 14,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.33 : 23,672.21 = 10,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.33/23,672.21 = 10,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.33x = 23,672.21 × 10,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.33x = 257,062,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,062,392.15/17,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,987.90

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