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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.38, 23,748.96 and 10,044.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.38, 23,748.96 and 10,044.21 is: 13,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.38 : 23,748.96 = 10,044.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.38/23,748.96 = 10,044.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.38x = 23,748.96 × 10,044.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.38x = 238,539,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,539,541.52/17,209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.02

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