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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.10, 23,569.44 and 10,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.10, 23,569.44 and 10,363.20 is: 14,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.10 : 23,569.44 = 10,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.10/23,569.44 = 10,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.10x = 23,569.44 × 10,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.10x = 244,254,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,254,820.61/17,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.22

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