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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.96, 23,944.64 and 10,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.96, 23,944.64 and 10,186 is: 14,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.96 : 23,944.64 = 10,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.96/23,944.64 = 10,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.96x = 23,944.64 × 10,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.96x = 243,900,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,900,103.04/17,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.87

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