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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.94, 23,827.08 and 10,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.94, 23,827.08 and 10,195.86 is: 14,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.94 : 23,827.08 = 10,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.94/23,827.08 = 10,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.94x = 23,827.08 × 10,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.94x = 242,937,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,937,571.89/17,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.34

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