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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.72, 23,954.97 and 10,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.72, 23,954.97 and 10,188.86 is: 14,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.72 : 23,954.97 = 10,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.72/23,954.97 = 10,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.72x = 23,954.97 × 10,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.72x = 244,073,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,073,835.63/17,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.78

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