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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.94, 23,773.08 and 10,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.94, 23,773.08 and 10,059.26 is: 13,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.94 : 23,773.08 = 10,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.94/23,773.08 = 10,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.94x = 23,773.08 × 10,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.94x = 239,139,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,139,592.72/17,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.50

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