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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.10, 23,778.95 and 10,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.10, 23,778.95 and 10,065.93 is: 13,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.10 : 23,778.95 = 10,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.10/23,778.95 = 10,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.10x = 23,778.95 × 10,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.10x = 239,357,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,357,195.84/17,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.00

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