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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.94, 23,774.46 and 10,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.94, 23,774.46 and 10,060.26 is: 13,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.94 : 23,774.46 = 10,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.94/23,774.46 = 10,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.94x = 23,774.46 × 10,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.94x = 239,177,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,177,248.96/17,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.88

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