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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.58, 23,865.69 and 10,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.58, 23,865.69 and 10,220.74 is: 14,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.58 : 23,865.69 = 10,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.58/23,865.69 = 10,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.58x = 23,865.69 × 10,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.58x = 243,925,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,925,012.41/17,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.76

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