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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.88, 23,867.52 and 10,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.88, 23,867.52 and 10,227.36 is: 14,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.88 : 23,867.52 = 10,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.88/23,867.52 = 10,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.88x = 23,867.52 × 10,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.88x = 244,101,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,101,719.35/17,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.10

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