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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.70, 25,844.55 and 10,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.70, 25,844.55 and 10,231.30 is: 15,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.70 : 25,844.55 = 10,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.70/25,844.55 = 10,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.70x = 25,844.55 × 10,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.70x = 264,423,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,423,344.42/17,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.95

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