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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.55, 25,839.95 and 10,312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.55, 25,839.95 and 10,312.47 is: 15,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.55 : 25,839.95 = 10,312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.55/25,839.95 = 10,312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.55x = 25,839.95 × 10,312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.55x = 266,473,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,473,657.61/17,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.47

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