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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.91, 23,494.98 and 10,313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.91, 23,494.98 and 10,313.97 is: 14,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.91 : 23,494.98 = 10,313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.91/23,494.98 = 10,313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.91x = 23,494.98 × 10,313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.91x = 242,326,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,326,518.87/17,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.14

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