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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.83, 23,869.89 and 10,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.83, 23,869.89 and 10,223.91 is: 14,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.83 : 23,869.89 = 10,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.83/23,869.89 = 10,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.83x = 23,869.89 × 10,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.83x = 244,043,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,043,607.07/17,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.15

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