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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.43, 23,890.89 and 10,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.43, 23,890.89 and 10,238.27 is: 14,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.43 : 23,890.89 = 10,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.43/23,890.89 = 10,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.43x = 23,890.89 × 10,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.43x = 244,601,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,601,262.91/17,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.02

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