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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.76, 23,779.22 and 10,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.76, 23,779.22 and 10,528.60 is: 14,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.76 : 23,779.22 = 10,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.76/23,779.22 = 10,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.76x = 23,779.22 × 10,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.76x = 250,361,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,361,895.69/17,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.10

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