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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.86, 23,797.89 and 10,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.86, 23,797.89 and 10,079.70 is: 13,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.86 : 23,797.89 = 10,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.86/23,797.89 = 10,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.86x = 23,797.89 × 10,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.86x = 239,875,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,875,591.83/17,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.98

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