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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.24, 23,874.81 and 10,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.24, 23,874.81 and 10,220.94 is: 14,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.24 : 23,874.81 = 10,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.24/23,874.81 = 10,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.24x = 23,874.81 × 10,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.24x = 244,023,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,023,000.52/17,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.71

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