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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.26, 23,627.96 and 10,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.26, 23,627.96 and 10,049.96 is: 13,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.26 : 23,627.96 = 10,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.26/23,627.96 = 10,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.26x = 23,627.96 × 10,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.26x = 237,459,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,459,884.49/17,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.30

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