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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.41, 23,777.42 and 10,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.41, 23,777.42 and 10,512.62 is: 14,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.41 : 23,777.42 = 10,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.41/23,777.42 = 10,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.41x = 23,777.42 × 10,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.41x = 249,962,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,962,898.76/17,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.76

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