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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.72, 23,882.51 and 10,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.72, 23,882.51 and 10,933.22 is: 15,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.72 : 23,882.51 = 10,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.72/23,882.51 = 10,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.72x = 23,882.51 × 10,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.72x = 261,112,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,112,561.90/17,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.77

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