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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.14, 23,489.24 and 10,220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.14, 23,489.24 and 10,220.42 is: 14,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.14 : 23,489.24 = 10,220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.14/23,489.24 = 10,220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.14x = 23,489.24 × 10,220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.14x = 240,069,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,069,729.73/17,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.42

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