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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.04, 23,812.48 and 10,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.04, 23,812.48 and 10,187.52 is: 14,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.04 : 23,812.48 = 10,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.04/23,812.48 = 10,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.04x = 23,812.48 × 10,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.04x = 242,590,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,590,116.25/17,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.09

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