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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.23, 23,467.73 and 10,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.23, 23,467.73 and 10,292.09 is: 14,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.23 : 23,467.73 = 10,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.23/23,467.73 = 10,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.23x = 23,467.73 × 10,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.23x = 241,531,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,531,820.46/17,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.38

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