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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.31, 23,913.70 and 10,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.31, 23,913.70 and 10,250.72 is: 14,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.31 : 23,913.70 = 10,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.31/23,913.70 = 10,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.31x = 23,913.70 × 10,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.31x = 245,132,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,132,587.35/17,324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.63

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