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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.44, 23,955.90 and 10,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.44, 23,955.90 and 10,285.72 is: 14,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.44 : 23,955.90 = 10,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.44/23,955.90 = 10,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.44x = 23,955.90 × 10,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.44x = 246,403,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,403,679.75/17,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.40

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