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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.49, 23,995.83 and 10,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.49, 23,995.83 and 10,221.06 is: 14,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.49 : 23,995.83 = 10,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.49/23,995.83 = 10,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.49x = 23,995.83 × 10,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.49x = 245,262,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,262,818.18/17,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.27

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