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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.16, 23,776.71 and 10,151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.16, 23,776.71 and 10,151.13 is: 14,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.16 : 23,776.71 = 10,151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.16/23,776.71 = 10,151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.16x = 23,776.71 × 10,151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.16x = 241,360,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,360,474.18/17,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.09

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