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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.30, 25,839.57 and 10,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.30, 25,839.57 and 10,312.22 is: 15,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.30 : 25,839.57 = 10,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.30/25,839.57 = 10,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.30x = 25,839.57 × 10,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.30x = 266,463,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,463,330.55/17,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.09

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