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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.64, 23,626.76 and 10,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.64, 23,626.76 and 10,047.44 is: 13,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.64 : 23,626.76 = 10,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.64/23,626.76 = 10,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.64x = 23,626.76 × 10,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.64x = 237,388,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,388,453.49/17,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.01

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