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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.52, 23,622.24 and 10,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.52, 23,622.24 and 10,039.76 is: 13,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.52 : 23,622.24 = 10,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.52/23,622.24 = 10,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.52x = 23,622.24 × 10,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.52x = 237,161,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,161,620.26/17,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.14

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