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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.97, 23,593.56 and 10,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.97, 23,593.56 and 10,383.26 is: 14,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.97 : 23,593.56 = 10,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.97/23,593.56 = 10,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.97x = 23,593.56 × 10,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.97x = 244,978,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,978,067.81/17,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.07

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