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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.92, 25,792.32 and 10,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.92, 25,792.32 and 10,313.28 is: 15,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.92 : 25,792.32 = 10,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.92/25,792.32 = 10,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.92x = 25,792.32 × 10,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.92x = 266,003,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,003,418.01/17,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.88

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