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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.96, 23,569.44 and 10,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.96, 23,569.44 and 10,005.68 is: 13,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.96 : 23,569.44 = 10,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.96/23,569.44 = 10,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.96x = 23,569.44 × 10,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.96x = 235,828,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,828,274.42/17,078.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.12

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