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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.26, 23,739.36 and 10,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.26, 23,739.36 and 10,031.97 is: 13,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.26 : 23,739.36 = 10,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.26/23,739.36 = 10,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.26x = 23,739.36 × 10,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.26x = 238,152,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,152,547.34/17,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.26

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