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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.98, 23,499.29 and 10,309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.98, 23,499.29 and 10,309.79 is: 14,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.98 : 23,499.29 = 10,309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.98/23,499.29 = 10,309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.98x = 23,499.29 × 10,309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.98x = 242,272,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,272,745.05/17,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.92

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