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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.87, 23,771.70 and 10,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.87, 23,771.70 and 10,060.75 is: 13,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.87 : 23,771.70 = 10,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.87/23,771.70 = 10,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.87x = 23,771.70 × 10,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.87x = 239,161,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,161,071.35/17,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.83

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