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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.92, 23,826.26 and 10,194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.92, 23,826.26 and 10,194.62 is: 14,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.92 : 23,826.26 = 10,194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.92/23,826.26 = 10,194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.92x = 23,826.26 × 10,194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.92x = 242,899,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,899,666.72/17,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.16

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