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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.93, 23,890.20 and 10,237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.93, 23,890.20 and 10,237.77 is: 14,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.93 : 23,890.20 = 10,237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.93/23,890.20 = 10,237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.93x = 23,890.20 × 10,237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.93x = 244,582,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,582,372.85/17,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,126.33

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