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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.04, 23,800.32 and 10,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.04, 23,800.32 and 10,961.04 is: 15,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.04 : 23,800.32 = 10,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.04/23,800.32 = 10,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.04x = 23,800.32 × 10,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.04x = 260,876,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,876,259.53/17,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.47

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