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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.70, 23,950.22 and 10,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.70, 23,950.22 and 10,279.76 is: 14,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.70 : 23,950.22 = 10,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.70/23,950.22 = 10,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.70x = 23,950.22 × 10,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.70x = 246,202,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,202,342.40/17,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.49

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