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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.19, 23,936.92 and 10,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.19, 23,936.92 and 10,271.07 is: 14,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.19 : 23,936.92 = 10,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.19/23,936.92 = 10,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.19x = 23,936.92 × 10,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.19x = 245,857,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,857,755.23/17,344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.22

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