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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,025.80, 23,496.06 and 10,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,025.80, 23,496.06 and 10,310 is: 14,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,025.80 : 23,496.06 = 10,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,025.80/23,496.06 = 10,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,025.80x = 23,496.06 × 10,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,025.80x = 242,244,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,244,378.60/17,025.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.08

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