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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.44, 23,764.08 and 10,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.44, 23,764.08 and 10,146.68 is: 14,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.44 : 23,764.08 = 10,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.44/23,764.08 = 10,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.44x = 23,764.08 × 10,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.44x = 241,126,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,126,515.25/17,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.34

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