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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.52, 23,950.86 and 10,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.52, 23,950.86 and 10,283.48 is: 14,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.52 : 23,950.86 = 10,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.52/23,950.86 = 10,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.52x = 23,950.86 × 10,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.52x = 246,298,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,298,189.79/17,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.53

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