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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227, 23,769.58 and 10,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227, 23,769.58 and 10,150.84 is: 14,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227 : 23,769.58 = 10,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227/23,769.58 = 10,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227x = 23,769.58 × 10,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227x = 241,281,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,281,203.45/17,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.99

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