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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.41, 23,759.49 and 10,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.41, 23,759.49 and 10,843.96 is: 14,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.41 : 23,759.49 = 10,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.41/23,759.49 = 10,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.41x = 23,759.49 × 10,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.41x = 257,646,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,646,959.18/17,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,959.98

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