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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.72, 23,488.64 and 10,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.72, 23,488.64 and 10,307.20 is: 14,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.72 : 23,488.64 = 10,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.72/23,488.64 = 10,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.72x = 23,488.64 × 10,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.72x = 242,102,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102,110.21/17,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.29

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