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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.67, 23,769.97 and 10,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.67, 23,769.97 and 10,422.23 is: 14,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.67 : 23,769.97 = 10,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.67/23,769.97 = 10,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.67x = 23,769.97 × 10,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.67x = 247,735,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,735,923.47/17,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.79

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