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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.07, 23,989.57 and 10,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.07, 23,989.57 and 10,217.15 is: 14,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.07 : 23,989.57 = 10,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.07/23,989.57 = 10,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.07x = 23,989.57 × 10,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.07x = 245,104,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,104,984.04/17,386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.78

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