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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.38, 23,750.70 and 10,493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.38, 23,750.70 and 10,493.41 is: 14,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.38 : 23,750.70 = 10,493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.38/23,750.70 = 10,493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.38x = 23,750.70 × 10,493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.38x = 249,225,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,225,773.51/17,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.34

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