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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.88, 23,821.63 and 10,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.88, 23,821.63 and 10,188.29 is: 14,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.88 : 23,821.63 = 10,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.88/23,821.63 = 10,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.88x = 23,821.63 × 10,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.88x = 242,701,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,701,708.80/17,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.98

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