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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.66, 23,868.40 and 10,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.66, 23,868.40 and 10,223.74 is: 14,108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.66 : 23,868.40 = 10,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.66/23,868.40 = 10,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.66x = 23,868.40 × 10,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.66x = 244,024,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,024,315.82/17,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.18

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