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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.20, 23,794.95 and 10,540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.20, 23,794.95 and 10,540.09 is: 14,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.20 : 23,794.95 = 10,540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.20/23,794.95 = 10,540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.20x = 23,794.95 × 10,540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.20x = 250,800,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,800,914.55/17,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.92

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