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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.08, 23,569.91 and 10,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.08, 23,569.91 and 10,363.32 is: 14,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.08 : 23,569.91 = 10,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.08/23,569.91 = 10,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.08x = 23,569.91 × 10,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.08x = 244,262,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,262,519.70/17,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.69

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