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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.08, 23,945.28 and 10,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.08, 23,945.28 and 10,279.20 is: 14,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.08 : 23,945.28 = 10,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.08/23,945.28 = 10,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.08x = 23,945.28 × 10,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.08x = 246,138,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,138,322.18/17,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.58

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