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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.48, 23,994.46 and 10,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.48, 23,994.46 and 10,220.08 is: 14,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.48 : 23,994.46 = 10,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.48/23,994.46 = 10,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.48x = 23,994.46 × 10,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.48x = 245,225,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,225,300.76/17,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.93

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