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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.22, 23,624.68 and 10,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.22, 23,624.68 and 10,045.76 is: 13,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.22 : 23,624.68 = 10,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.22/23,624.68 = 10,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.22x = 23,624.68 × 10,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.22x = 237,327,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,327,865.36/17,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.24

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