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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.21, 23,506.94 and 10,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.21, 23,506.94 and 10,226.70 is: 14,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.21 : 23,506.94 = 10,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.21/23,506.94 = 10,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.21x = 23,506.94 × 10,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.21x = 240,398,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,398,448.86/17,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.34

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