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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.26, 23,869.98 and 10,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.26, 23,869.98 and 10,223.30 is: 14,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.26 : 23,869.98 = 10,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.26/23,869.98 = 10,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.26x = 23,869.98 × 10,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.26x = 244,029,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,029,966.53/17,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.20

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