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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.68, 23,783.22 and 10,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.68, 23,783.22 and 10,609.16 is: 14,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.68 : 23,783.22 = 10,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.68/23,783.22 = 10,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.68x = 23,783.22 × 10,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.68x = 252,319,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,319,986.30/17,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.76

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