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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.67, 23,941.17 and 10,275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.67, 23,941.17 and 10,275.57 is: 14,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.67 : 23,941.17 = 10,275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.67/23,941.17 = 10,275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.67x = 23,941.17 × 10,275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.67x = 246,009,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,009,168.22/17,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.29

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