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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.89, 23,799.42 and 10,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.89, 23,799.42 and 10,076.21 is: 13,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.89 : 23,799.42 = 10,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.89/23,799.42 = 10,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.89x = 23,799.42 × 10,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.89x = 239,807,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,807,988.11/17,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.23

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