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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.67, 23,930.31 and 10,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.67, 23,930.31 and 10,533.15 is: 14,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.67 : 23,930.31 = 10,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.67/23,930.31 = 10,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.67x = 23,930.31 × 10,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.67x = 252,061,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,061,422.47/17,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.18

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