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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.98, 23,867.06 and 10,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.98, 23,867.06 and 10,221.76 is: 14,106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.98 : 23,867.06 = 10,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.98/23,867.06 = 10,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.98x = 23,867.06 × 10,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.98x = 243,963,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,963,248.45/17,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.83

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