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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.20, 23,934.96 and 10,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.20, 23,934.96 and 10,275.36 is: 14,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.20 : 23,934.96 = 10,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.20/23,934.96 = 10,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.20x = 23,934.96 × 10,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.20x = 245,940,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,940,330.59/17,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.52

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