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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.19, 23,794.02 and 10,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.19, 23,794.02 and 10,430.48 is: 14,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.19 : 23,794.02 = 10,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.19/23,794.02 = 10,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.19x = 23,794.02 × 10,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.19x = 248,182,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,182,930.76/17,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.78

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