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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.05, 23,922.03 and 10,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.05, 23,922.03 and 10,621.26 is: 14,654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.05 : 23,922.03 = 10,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.05/23,922.03 = 10,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.05x = 23,922.03 × 10,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.05x = 254,082,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,082,140.19/17,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.60

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