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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.82, 23,764.66 and 10,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.82, 23,764.66 and 10,148.28 is: 14,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.82 : 23,764.66 = 10,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.82/23,764.66 = 10,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.82x = 23,764.66 × 10,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.82x = 241,170,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,170,423.78/17,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.96

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