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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.17, 23,591.59 and 10,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.17, 23,591.59 and 10,378.26 is: 14,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.17 : 23,591.59 = 10,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.17/23,591.59 = 10,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.17x = 23,591.59 × 10,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.17x = 244,839,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,839,628.89/17,094.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.99

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