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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.36, 23,865.25 and 10,582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.36, 23,865.25 and 10,582.46 is: 14,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.36 : 23,865.25 = 10,582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.36/23,865.25 = 10,582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.36x = 23,865.25 × 10,582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.36x = 252,552,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,552,934.19/17,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.89

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