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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.76, 23,742.81 and 10,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.76, 23,742.81 and 10,034.47 is: 13,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.76 : 23,742.81 = 10,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.76/23,742.81 = 10,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.76x = 23,742.81 × 10,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.76x = 238,246,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,246,514.66/17,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.71

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