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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.95, 23,747.61 and 10,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.95, 23,747.61 and 10,135 is: 13,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.95 : 23,747.61 = 10,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.95/23,747.61 = 10,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.95x = 23,747.61 × 10,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.95x = 240,682,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,682,027.35/17,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.05

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