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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.44, 23,951.94 and 10,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.44, 23,951.94 and 10,283.72 is: 14,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.44 : 23,951.94 = 10,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.44/23,951.94 = 10,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.44x = 23,951.94 × 10,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.44x = 246,315,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,315,044.42/17,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.93

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