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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.44, 23,891.52 and 10,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.44, 23,891.52 and 10,942.20 is: 15,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.44 : 23,891.52 = 10,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.44/23,891.52 = 10,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.44x = 23,891.52 × 10,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.44x = 261,425,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,425,790.14/17,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.10

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