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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.38, 23,870.97 and 10,229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.38, 23,870.97 and 10,229.86 is: 14,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.38 : 23,870.97 = 10,229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.38/23,870.97 = 10,229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.38x = 23,870.97 × 10,229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.38x = 244,196,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,196,681.16/17,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.55

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