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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.36, 23,825.78 and 10,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.36, 23,825.78 and 10,095.40 is: 13,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.36 : 23,825.78 = 10,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.36/23,825.78 = 10,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.36x = 23,825.78 × 10,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.36x = 240,530,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,530,779.41/17,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.02

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