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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.69, 23,998.68 and 10,219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.69, 23,998.68 and 10,219.97 is: 14,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.69 : 23,998.68 = 10,219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.69/23,998.68 = 10,219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.69x = 23,998.68 × 10,219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.69x = 245,265,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,265,849.64/17,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.10

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