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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.15, 23,470.36 and 10,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.15, 23,470.36 and 10,294.44 is: 14,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.15 : 23,470.36 = 10,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.15/23,470.36 = 10,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.15x = 23,470.36 × 10,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.15x = 241,614,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,614,212.80/17,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.12

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