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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.72, 23,888.02 and 10,937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.72, 23,888.02 and 10,937.22 is: 15,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.72 : 23,888.02 = 10,937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.72/23,888.02 = 10,937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.72x = 23,888.02 × 10,937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.72x = 261,268,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,268,530.10/17,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.29

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