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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.05, 23,895.53 and 10,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.05, 23,895.53 and 10,240.93 is: 14,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.05 : 23,895.53 = 10,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.05/23,895.53 = 10,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.05x = 23,895.53 × 10,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.05x = 244,712,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,712,450.04/17,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,135.38

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