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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.44, 23,858.08 and 10,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.44, 23,858.08 and 10,214.52 is: 14,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.44 : 23,858.08 = 10,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.44/23,858.08 = 10,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.44x = 23,858.08 × 10,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.44x = 243,698,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,698,835.32/17,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.24

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