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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.01, 23,917.42 and 10,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.01, 23,917.42 and 10,253.42 is: 14,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.01 : 23,917.42 = 10,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.01/23,917.42 = 10,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.01x = 23,917.42 × 10,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.01x = 245,235,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,235,352.58/17,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.36

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