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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.69, 23,956.36 and 10,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.69, 23,956.36 and 10,287.88 is: 14,194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.69 : 23,956.36 = 10,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.69/23,956.36 = 10,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.69x = 23,956.36 × 10,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.69x = 246,460,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,460,156.92/17,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.81

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