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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.10, 23,569.32 and 10,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.10, 23,569.32 and 10,011.15 is: 13,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.10 : 23,569.32 = 10,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.10/23,569.32 = 10,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.10x = 23,569.32 × 10,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.10x = 235,955,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,955,997.92/17,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.83

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