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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.06, 23,747.90 and 10,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.06, 23,747.90 and 10,135.56 is: 13,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.06 : 23,747.90 = 10,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.06/23,747.90 = 10,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.06x = 23,747.90 × 10,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.06x = 240,698,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,698,214.65/17,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.97

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