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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.84, 23,735.83 and 10,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.84, 23,735.83 and 10,034.69 is: 13,847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.84 : 23,735.83 = 10,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.84/23,735.83 = 10,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.84x = 23,735.83 × 10,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.84x = 238,181,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,181,548.06/17,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.89

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