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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.08, 23,962.28 and 10,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.08, 23,962.28 and 10,293.86 is: 14,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.08 : 23,962.28 = 10,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.08/23,962.28 = 10,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.08x = 23,962.28 × 10,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.08x = 246,664,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,664,355.60/17,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.44

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