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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.16, 23,775.33 and 10,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.16, 23,775.33 and 10,150.13 is: 14,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.16 : 23,775.33 = 10,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.16/23,775.33 = 10,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.16x = 23,775.33 × 10,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.16x = 241,322,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,322,571.42/17,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.71

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