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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.60, 23,782.40 and 10,068.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.60, 23,782.40 and 10,068.43 is: 13,894.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.60 : 23,782.40 = 10,068.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.60/23,782.40 = 10,068.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.60x = 23,782.40 × 10,068.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.60x = 239,451,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,451,429.63/17,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.45

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