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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.52, 23,781.66 and 10,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.52, 23,781.66 and 10,861.24 is: 14,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.52 : 23,781.66 = 10,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.52/23,781.66 = 10,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.52x = 23,781.66 × 10,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.52x = 258,298,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,298,316.86/17,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.79

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