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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.92, 23,931.90 and 10,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.92, 23,931.90 and 10,638.12 is: 14,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.92 : 23,931.90 = 10,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.92/23,931.90 = 10,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.92x = 23,931.90 × 10,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.92x = 254,590,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,590,424.03/17,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.02

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