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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.94, 23,849.10 and 10,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.94, 23,849.10 and 10,208.04 is: 14,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.94 : 23,849.10 = 10,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.94/23,849.10 = 10,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.94x = 23,849.10 × 10,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.94x = 243,452,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,452,566.76/17,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.29

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