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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.70, 23,865.36 and 10,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.70, 23,865.36 and 10,122.32 is: 13,968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.70 : 23,865.36 = 10,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.70/23,865.36 = 10,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.70x = 23,865.36 × 10,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.70x = 241,572,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,572,640.90/17,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.82

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