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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.12, 26,429.32 and 10,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.12, 26,429.32 and 10,231.84 is: 15,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.12 : 26,429.32 = 10,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.12/26,429.32 = 10,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.12x = 26,429.32 × 10,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.12x = 270,420,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,420,573.55/17,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.91

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