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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.87, 23,893.60 and 10,148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.87, 23,893.60 and 10,148.81 is: 14,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.87 : 23,893.60 = 10,148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.87/23,893.60 = 10,148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.87x = 23,893.60 × 10,148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.87x = 242,491,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,491,525.61/17,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.43

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