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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.69, 23,957.74 and 10,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.69, 23,957.74 and 10,288.88 is: 14,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.69 : 23,957.74 = 10,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.69/23,957.74 = 10,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.69x = 23,957.74 × 10,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.69x = 246,498,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,498,311.93/17,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.19

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