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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.40, 23,958.04 and 10,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.40, 23,958.04 and 10,190.34 is: 14,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.40 : 23,958.04 = 10,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.40/23,958.04 = 10,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.40x = 23,958.04 × 10,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.40x = 244,140,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,140,573.33/17,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.26

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