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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.76, 23,471.22 and 10,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.76, 23,471.22 and 10,294.62 is: 14,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.76 : 23,471.22 = 10,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.76/23,471.22 = 10,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.76x = 23,471.22 × 10,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.76x = 241,627,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,627,183.52/17,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.88

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