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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.81, 23,827.06 and 10,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.81, 23,827.06 and 10,192.23 is: 14,065.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.81 : 23,827.06 = 10,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.81/23,827.06 = 10,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.81x = 23,827.06 × 10,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.81x = 242,850,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,850,888.48/17,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.42

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