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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.23, 23,958.42 and 10,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.23, 23,958.42 and 10,191.36 is: 14,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.23 : 23,958.42 = 10,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.23/23,958.42 = 10,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.23x = 23,958.42 × 10,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.23x = 244,168,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,168,883.25/17,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.22

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