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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.94, 23,580.89 and 10,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.94, 23,580.89 and 10,015.64 is: 13,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.94 : 23,580.89 = 10,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.94/23,580.89 = 10,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.94x = 23,580.89 × 10,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.94x = 236,177,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,177,705.12/17,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.12

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