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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.30, 23,722.61 and 10,485.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.30, 23,722.61 and 10,485.21 is: 14,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.30 : 23,722.61 = 10,485.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.30/23,722.61 = 10,485.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.30x = 23,722.61 × 10,485.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.30x = 248,736,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,736,584.13/17,199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.01

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