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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.39, 25,872.95 and 10,702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.39, 25,872.95 and 10,702.23 is: 16,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.39 : 25,872.95 = 10,702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.39/25,872.95 = 10,702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.39x = 25,872.95 × 10,702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.39x = 276,898,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,898,208.17/17,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.72

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