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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.08, 23,824.40 and 10,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.08, 23,824.40 and 10,191.52 is: 14,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.08 : 23,824.40 = 10,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.08/23,824.40 = 10,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.08x = 23,824.40 × 10,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.08x = 242,806,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,806,849.09/17,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.65

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