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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.80, 23,819.28 and 10,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.80, 23,819.28 and 10,187.68 is: 14,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.80 : 23,819.28 = 10,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.80/23,819.28 = 10,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.80x = 23,819.28 × 10,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.80x = 242,663,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,663,202.47/17,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.37

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