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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.46, 23,797.33 and 10,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.46, 23,797.33 and 10,079.30 is: 13,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.46 : 23,797.33 = 10,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.46/23,797.33 = 10,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.46x = 23,797.33 × 10,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.46x = 239,860,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,860,377.87/17,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.42

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