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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.63, 23,744.03 and 10,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.63, 23,744.03 and 10,035.35 is: 13,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.63 : 23,744.03 = 10,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.63/23,744.03 = 10,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.63x = 23,744.03 × 10,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.63x = 238,279,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,279,482.56/17,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.93

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