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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.92, 23,499.96 and 10,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.92, 23,499.96 and 10,316.40 is: 14,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.92 : 23,499.96 = 10,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.92/23,499.96 = 10,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.92x = 23,499.96 × 10,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.92x = 242,434,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,434,987.34/17,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.32

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