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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.93, 23,888.82 and 10,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.93, 23,888.82 and 10,236.77 is: 14,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.93 : 23,888.82 = 10,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.93/23,888.82 = 10,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.93x = 23,888.82 × 10,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.93x = 244,544,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,544,236.47/17,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.95

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