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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.22, 23,954.28 and 10,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.22, 23,954.28 and 10,188.36 is: 14,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.22 : 23,954.28 = 10,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.22/23,954.28 = 10,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.22x = 23,954.28 × 10,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.22x = 244,054,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,054,828.18/17,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.09

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