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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.68, 23,958.84 and 10,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.68, 23,958.84 and 10,285.60 is: 14,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.68 : 23,958.84 = 10,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.68/23,958.84 = 10,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.68x = 23,958.84 × 10,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.68x = 246,431,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,431,044.70/17,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.78

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