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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.90, 23,867.90 and 10,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.90, 23,867.90 and 10,126 is: 13,975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.90 : 23,867.90 = 10,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.90/23,867.90 = 10,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.90x = 23,867.90 × 10,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.90x = 241,686,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,686,355.40/17,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.24

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