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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.94, 23,952.56 and 10,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.94, 23,952.56 and 10,285.14 is: 14,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.94 : 23,952.56 = 10,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.94/23,952.56 = 10,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.94x = 23,952.56 × 10,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.94x = 246,355,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,355,432.96/17,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.03

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