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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.52, 23,916.73 and 10,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.52, 23,916.73 and 10,252.92 is: 14,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.52 : 23,916.73 = 10,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.52/23,916.73 = 10,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.52x = 23,916.73 × 10,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.52x = 245,216,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,216,319.35/17,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.66

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