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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.66, 23,869.56 and 10,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.66, 23,869.56 and 10,222.24 is: 14,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.66 : 23,869.56 = 10,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.66/23,869.56 = 10,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.66x = 23,869.56 × 10,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.66x = 244,000,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000,371.01/17,299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.34

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