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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.70, 25,843.05 and 10,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.70, 25,843.05 and 10,230.30 is: 15,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.70 : 25,843.05 = 10,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.70/25,843.05 = 10,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.70x = 25,843.05 × 10,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.70x = 264,382,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,382,154.42/17,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.45

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