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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.68, 23,905.38 and 10,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.68, 23,905.38 and 10,248.72 is: 14,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.68 : 23,905.38 = 10,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.68/23,905.38 = 10,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.68x = 23,905.38 × 10,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.68x = 244,999,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,999,546.11/17,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.47

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