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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.03, 25,817.21 and 10,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.03, 25,817.21 and 10,297.23 is: 15,422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.03 : 25,817.21 = 10,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.03/25,817.21 = 10,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.03x = 25,817.21 × 10,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.03x = 265,845,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,845,697.84/17,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.05

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