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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.12, 23,805.38 and 10,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.12, 23,805.38 and 10,444.05 is: 14,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.12 : 23,805.38 = 10,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.12/23,805.38 = 10,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.12x = 23,805.38 × 10,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.12x = 248,624,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,624,578.99/17,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,412.92

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