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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.68, 23,644.64 and 10,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.68, 23,644.64 and 10,060.22 is: 13,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.68 : 23,644.64 = 10,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.68/23,644.64 = 10,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.68x = 23,644.64 × 10,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.68x = 237,870,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,870,280.22/17,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.20

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