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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.30, 23,491.23 and 10,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.30, 23,491.23 and 10,306.50 is: 14,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.30 : 23,491.23 = 10,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.30/23,491.23 = 10,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.30x = 23,491.23 × 10,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.30x = 242,112,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,112,362.00/17,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.25

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