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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.30, 23,805.09 and 10,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.30, 23,805.09 and 10,875.60 is: 15,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.30 : 23,805.09 = 10,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.30/23,805.09 = 10,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.30x = 23,805.09 × 10,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.30x = 258,894,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,894,636.80/17,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.12

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