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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.70, 23,719.67 and 10,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.70, 23,719.67 and 10,472.88 is: 14,451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.70 : 23,719.67 = 10,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.70/23,719.67 = 10,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.70x = 23,719.67 × 10,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.70x = 248,413,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,413,205.19/17,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.28

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