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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.59, 23,631.39 and 10,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.59, 23,631.39 and 10,049.67 is: 13,869.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.59 : 23,631.39 = 10,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.59/23,631.39 = 10,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.59x = 23,631.39 × 10,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.59x = 237,487,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,487,671.14/17,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.85

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