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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.52, 23,909.88 and 10,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.52, 23,909.88 and 10,252.84 is: 14,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.52 : 23,909.88 = 10,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.52/23,909.88 = 10,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.52x = 23,909.88 × 10,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.52x = 245,144,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144,174.06/17,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.76

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