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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.44, 23,893.64 and 10,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.44, 23,893.64 and 10,240.28 is: 14,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.44 : 23,893.64 = 10,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.44/23,893.64 = 10,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.44x = 23,893.64 × 10,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.44x = 244,677,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,677,444.35/17,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.78

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