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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.91, 23,546.30 and 10,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.91, 23,546.30 and 10,351.17 is: 14,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.91 : 23,546.30 = 10,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.91/23,546.30 = 10,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.91x = 23,546.30 × 10,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.91x = 243,731,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,731,702.42/17,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.46

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