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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.36, 23,867.64 and 10,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.36, 23,867.64 and 10,028.86 is: 13,839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.36 : 23,867.64 = 10,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.36/23,867.64 = 10,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.36x = 23,867.64 × 10,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.36x = 239,365,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,365,220.09/17,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.85

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