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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.16, 23,591.54 and 10,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.16, 23,591.54 and 10,019.80 is: 13,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.16 : 23,591.54 = 10,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.16/23,591.54 = 10,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.16x = 23,591.54 × 10,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.16x = 236,382,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,382,512.49/17,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.45

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