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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.78, 23,722.84 and 10,814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.78, 23,722.84 and 10,814.25 is: 14,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.78 : 23,722.84 = 10,814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.78/23,722.84 = 10,814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.78x = 23,722.84 × 10,814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.78x = 256,544,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,544,722.47/17,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.32

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