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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.20, 23,910.12 and 10,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.20, 23,910.12 and 10,257.36 is: 14,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.20 : 23,910.12 = 10,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.20/23,910.12 = 10,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.20x = 23,910.12 × 10,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.20x = 245,254,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,254,708.48/17,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.68

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