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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.16, 23,469.98 and 10,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.16, 23,469.98 and 10,294.64 is: 14,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.16 : 23,469.98 = 10,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.16/23,469.98 = 10,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.16x = 23,469.98 × 10,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.16x = 241,614,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,614,826.08/17,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.32

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