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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.97, 23,848.14 and 10,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.97, 23,848.14 and 10,113.60 is: 13,952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.97 : 23,848.14 = 10,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.97/23,848.14 = 10,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.97x = 23,848.14 × 10,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.97x = 241,190,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,190,548.70/17,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.97

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