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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.88, 23,950.63 and 10,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.88, 23,950.63 and 10,282.30 is: 14,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.88 : 23,950.63 = 10,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.88/23,950.63 = 10,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.88x = 23,950.63 × 10,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.88x = 246,267,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,267,698.69/17,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.29

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