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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.46, 23,833.28 and 10,197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.46, 23,833.28 and 10,197.34 is: 14,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.46 : 23,833.28 = 10,197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.46/23,833.28 = 10,197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.46x = 23,833.28 × 10,197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.46x = 243,036,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,036,025.39/17,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.35

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