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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.26, 23,754.82 and 10,838.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.26, 23,754.82 and 10,838.31 is: 14,963.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.26 : 23,754.82 = 10,838.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.26/23,754.82 = 10,838.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.26x = 23,754.82 × 10,838.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.26x = 257,462,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,462,258.54/17,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.29

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