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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.63, 23,773.97 and 10,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.63, 23,773.97 and 10,515.16 is: 14,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.63 : 23,773.97 = 10,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.63/23,773.97 = 10,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.63x = 23,773.97 × 10,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.63x = 249,987,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,987,144.68/17,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.51

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