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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.20, 23,958.80 and 10,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.20, 23,958.80 and 10,289.12 is: 14,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.20 : 23,958.80 = 10,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.20/23,958.80 = 10,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.20x = 23,958.80 × 10,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.20x = 246,514,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,514,968.26/17,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.83

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