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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.40, 23,955.28 and 10,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.40, 23,955.28 and 10,188.34 is: 14,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.40 : 23,955.28 = 10,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.40/23,955.28 = 10,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.40x = 23,955.28 × 10,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.40x = 244,064,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,064,452.08/17,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.50

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