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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.75, 23,774.74 and 10,939.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.75, 23,774.74 and 10,939.13 is: 15,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.75 : 23,774.74 = 10,939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.75/23,774.74 = 10,939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.75x = 23,774.74 × 10,939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.75x = 260,074,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,074,825.35/17,226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.15

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