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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,074.10, 23,558.28 and 10,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,074.10, 23,558.28 and 10,358.40 is: 14,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,074.10 : 23,558.28 = 10,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,074.10/23,558.28 = 10,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,074.10x = 23,558.28 × 10,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,074.10x = 244,026,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,026,087.55/17,074.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.18

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