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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.30, 23,503.24 and 10,318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.30, 23,503.24 and 10,318.78 is: 14,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.30 : 23,503.24 = 10,318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.30/23,503.24 = 10,318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.30x = 23,503.24 × 10,318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.30x = 242,524,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,524,762.85/17,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.60

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