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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.26, 23,573.10 and 10,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.26, 23,573.10 and 10,009.50 is: 13,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.26 : 23,573.10 = 10,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.26/23,573.10 = 10,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.26x = 23,573.10 × 10,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.26x = 235,954,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,954,944.45/17,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.48

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