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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.57, 23,864.09 and 10,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.57, 23,864.09 and 10,218.33 is: 14,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.57 : 23,864.09 = 10,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.57/23,864.09 = 10,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.57x = 23,864.09 × 10,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.57x = 243,851,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,851,095.68/17,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.05

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