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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.76, 23,888.92 and 10,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.76, 23,888.92 and 10,044.36 is: 13,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.76 : 23,888.92 = 10,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.76/23,888.92 = 10,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.76x = 23,888.92 × 10,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.76x = 239,948,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,948,912.49/17,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.06

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