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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.49, 23,846.40 and 10,206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.49, 23,846.40 and 10,206.81 is: 14,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.49 : 23,846.40 = 10,206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.49/23,846.40 = 10,206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.49x = 23,846.40 × 10,206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.49x = 243,395,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,395,673.98/17,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.26

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