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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.56, 23,767.16 and 10,057.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.56, 23,767.16 and 10,057.37 is: 13,879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.56 : 23,767.16 = 10,057.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.56/23,767.16 = 10,057.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.56x = 23,767.16 × 10,057.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.56x = 239,034,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,034,952.85/17,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.18

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