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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.05, 25,752.30 and 10,947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.05, 25,752.30 and 10,947.69 is: 16,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.05 : 25,752.30 = 10,947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.05/25,752.30 = 10,947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.05x = 25,752.30 × 10,947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.05x = 281,928,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,928,156.13/17,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.99

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