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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.51, 23,863.88 and 10,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.51, 23,863.88 and 10,126.89 is: 13,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.51 : 23,863.88 = 10,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.51/23,863.88 = 10,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.51x = 23,863.88 × 10,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.51x = 241,666,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,666,887.73/17,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.23

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