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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.30, 23,744.78 and 10,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.30, 23,744.78 and 10,034.91 is: 13,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.30 : 23,744.78 = 10,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.30/23,744.78 = 10,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.30x = 23,744.78 × 10,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.30x = 238,276,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,276,826.84/17,209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.82

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