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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.13, 23,649.63 and 10,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.13, 23,649.63 and 10,419.93 is: 14,383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.13 : 23,649.63 = 10,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.13/23,649.63 = 10,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.13x = 23,649.63 × 10,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.13x = 246,427,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,427,489.13/17,132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.94

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