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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.63, 23,585.97 and 10,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.63, 23,585.97 and 10,019.33 is: 13,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.63 : 23,585.97 = 10,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.63/23,585.97 = 10,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.63x = 23,585.97 × 10,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.63x = 236,315,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,315,498.87/17,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.20

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