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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.38, 23,590.65 and 10,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.38, 23,590.65 and 10,382.46 is: 14,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.38 : 23,590.65 = 10,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.38/23,590.65 = 10,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.38x = 23,590.65 × 10,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.38x = 244,928,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,928,980.00/17,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,323.85

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