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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.07, 23,769.23 and 10,058.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.07, 23,769.23 and 10,058.87 is: 13,881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.07 : 23,769.23 = 10,058.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.07/23,769.23 = 10,058.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.07x = 23,769.23 × 10,058.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.07x = 239,091,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,091,425.43/17,224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.24

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