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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.08, 23,942.97 and 10,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.08, 23,942.97 and 10,279.86 is: 14,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.08 : 23,942.97 = 10,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.08/23,942.97 = 10,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.08x = 23,942.97 × 10,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.08x = 246,130,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,130,379.58/17,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.12

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