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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.72, 23,498.91 and 10,319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.72, 23,498.91 and 10,319.67 is: 14,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.72 : 23,498.91 = 10,319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.72/23,498.91 = 10,319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.72x = 23,498.91 × 10,319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.72x = 242,500,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,500,996.56/17,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.03

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