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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.61, 23,515.43 and 10,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.61, 23,515.43 and 10,235.81 is: 14,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.61 : 23,515.43 = 10,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.61/23,515.43 = 10,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.61x = 23,515.43 × 10,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.61x = 240,699,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,699,557.93/17,043.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.57

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