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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.34, 23,886.90 and 10,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.34, 23,886.90 and 10,236.24 is: 14,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.34 : 23,886.90 = 10,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.34/23,886.90 = 10,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.34x = 23,886.90 × 10,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.34x = 244,512,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,512,041.26/17,309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,126.02

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