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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.51, 23,865.26 and 10,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.51, 23,865.26 and 10,127.89 is: 13,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.51 : 23,865.26 = 10,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.51/23,865.26 = 10,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.51x = 23,865.26 × 10,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.51x = 241,704,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,704,728.10/17,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.61

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