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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.21, 23,925.96 and 10,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.21, 23,925.96 and 10,259.62 is: 14,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.21 : 23,925.96 = 10,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.21/23,925.96 = 10,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.21x = 23,925.96 × 10,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.21x = 245,471,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,471,257.74/17,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.90

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