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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.76, 23,915.69 and 10,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.76, 23,915.69 and 10,252.16 is: 14,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.76 : 23,915.69 = 10,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.76/23,915.69 = 10,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.76x = 23,915.69 × 10,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.76x = 245,187,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,187,429.13/17,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.62

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