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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.94, 23,902.62 and 10,246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.94, 23,902.62 and 10,246.78 is: 14,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.94 : 23,902.62 = 10,246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.94/23,902.62 = 10,246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.94x = 23,902.62 × 10,246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.94x = 244,924,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,924,888.56/17,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.76

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