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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.27, 23,795.94 and 10,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.27, 23,795.94 and 10,436.23 is: 14,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.27 : 23,795.94 = 10,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.27/23,795.94 = 10,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.27x = 23,795.94 × 10,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.27x = 248,339,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,339,902.91/17,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.14

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