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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.88, 23,868.90 and 10,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.88, 23,868.90 and 10,228.36 is: 14,115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.88 : 23,868.90 = 10,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.88/23,868.90 = 10,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.88x = 23,868.90 × 10,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.88x = 244,139,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,139,702.00/17,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.48

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