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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.90, 23,869.28 and 10,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.90, 23,869.28 and 10,127 is: 13,976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.90 : 23,869.28 = 10,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.90/23,869.28 = 10,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.90x = 23,869.28 × 10,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.90x = 241,724,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,724,198.56/17,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.62

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