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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.07, 23,563.71 and 10,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.07, 23,563.71 and 10,001.54 is: 13,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.07 : 23,563.71 = 10,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.07/23,563.71 = 10,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.07x = 23,563.71 × 10,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.07x = 235,673,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,673,447.02/17,075.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.20

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