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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.96, 23,475.68 and 10,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.96, 23,475.68 and 10,297.84 is: 14,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.96 : 23,475.68 = 10,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.96/23,475.68 = 10,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.96x = 23,475.68 × 10,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.96x = 241,748,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,748,796.53/17,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.36

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