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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.93, 23,774.36 and 10,515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.93, 23,774.36 and 10,515.45 is: 14,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.93 : 23,774.36 = 10,515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.93/23,774.36 = 10,515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.93x = 23,774.36 × 10,515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.93x = 249,997,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,997,988.99/17,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.89

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