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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.06, 23,793.85 and 10,430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.06, 23,793.85 and 10,430.35 is: 14,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.06 : 23,793.85 = 10,430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.06/23,793.85 = 10,430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.06x = 23,793.85 × 10,430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.06x = 248,178,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,178,183.35/17,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.61

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