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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.94, 23,825.71 and 10,194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.94, 23,825.71 and 10,194.85 is: 14,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.94 : 23,825.71 = 10,194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.94/23,825.71 = 10,194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.94x = 23,825.71 × 10,194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.94x = 242,899,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,899,539.59/17,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.95

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