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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.07, 23,770.61 and 10,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.07, 23,770.61 and 10,059.87 is: 13,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.07 : 23,770.61 = 10,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.07/23,770.61 = 10,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.07x = 23,770.61 × 10,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.07x = 239,129,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,129,246.42/17,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.63

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