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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.98, 23,789.46 and 10,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.98, 23,789.46 and 10,069.26 is: 13,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.98 : 23,789.46 = 10,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.98/23,789.46 = 10,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.98x = 23,789.46 × 10,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.98x = 239,542,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,542,258.00/17,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.00

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