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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.49, 23,884.83 and 10,228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.49, 23,884.83 and 10,228.19 is: 14,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.49 : 23,884.83 = 10,228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.49/23,884.83 = 10,228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.49x = 23,884.83 × 10,228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.49x = 244,298,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,298,459.93/17,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.72

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