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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.92, 23,770.08 and 10,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.92, 23,770.08 and 10,055.52 is: 13,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.92 : 23,770.08 = 10,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.92/23,770.08 = 10,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.92x = 23,770.08 × 10,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.92x = 239,020,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,020,514.84/17,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.44

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