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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.92, 23,772.84 and 10,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.92, 23,772.84 and 10,057.52 is: 13,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.92 : 23,772.84 = 10,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.92/23,772.84 = 10,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.92x = 23,772.84 × 10,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.92x = 239,095,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,095,813.76/17,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.20

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