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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.41, 23,579.67 and 10,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.41, 23,579.67 and 10,010.83 is: 13,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.41 : 23,579.67 = 10,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.41/23,579.67 = 10,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.41x = 23,579.67 × 10,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.41x = 236,052,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,052,067.83/17,084.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.81

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