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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.36, 23,746.76 and 10,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.36, 23,746.76 and 10,036.13 is: 13,851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.36 : 23,746.76 = 10,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.36/23,746.76 = 10,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.36x = 23,746.76 × 10,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.36x = 238,325,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,325,401.52/17,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.81

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