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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.46, 23,575.98 and 10,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.46, 23,575.98 and 10,010.73 is: 13,814.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.46 : 23,575.98 = 10,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.46/23,575.98 = 10,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.46x = 23,575.98 × 10,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.46x = 236,012,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,012,770.27/17,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.47

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