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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.54, 23,789.43 and 10,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.54, 23,789.43 and 10,868.22 is: 14,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.54 : 23,789.43 = 10,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.54/23,789.43 = 10,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.54x = 23,789.43 × 10,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.54x = 258,548,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,548,758.91/17,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.08

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