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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.52, 23,961.21 and 10,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.52, 23,961.21 and 10,191.29 is: 14,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.52 : 23,961.21 = 10,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.52/23,961.21 = 10,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.52x = 23,961.21 × 10,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.52x = 244,195,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,195,639.86/17,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,066.96

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