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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.09, 23,713.85 and 10,472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.09, 23,713.85 and 10,472.26 is: 14,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.09 : 23,713.85 = 10,472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.09/23,713.85 = 10,472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.09x = 23,713.85 × 10,472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.09x = 248,337,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,337,602.80/17,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.40

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