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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.32, 23,797.44 and 10,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.32, 23,797.44 and 10,872.48 is: 15,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.32 : 23,797.44 = 10,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.32/23,797.44 = 10,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.32x = 23,797.44 × 10,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.32x = 258,737,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,737,190.45/17,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.16

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