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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.36, 23,761.08 and 10,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.36, 23,761.08 and 10,144.44 is: 13,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.36 : 23,761.08 = 10,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.36/23,761.08 = 10,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.36x = 23,761.08 × 10,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.36x = 241,042,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,042,850.40/17,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.99

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