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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.78, 23,854.77 and 10,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.78, 23,854.77 and 10,113.28 is: 13,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.78 : 23,854.77 = 10,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.78/23,854.77 = 10,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.78x = 23,854.77 × 10,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.78x = 241,249,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,249,908.71/17,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.17

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