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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.48, 23,825.96 and 10,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.48, 23,825.96 and 10,551.08 is: 14,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.48 : 23,825.96 = 10,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.48/23,825.96 = 10,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.48x = 23,825.96 × 10,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.48x = 251,389,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,389,610.04/17,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.24

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