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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.44, 23,949.18 and 10,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.44, 23,949.18 and 10,281.72 is: 14,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.44 : 23,949.18 = 10,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.44/23,949.18 = 10,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.44x = 23,949.18 × 10,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.44x = 246,238,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,238,762.99/17,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.17

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