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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.08, 23,964.60 and 10,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.08, 23,964.60 and 10,293.20 is: 14,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.08 : 23,964.60 = 10,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.08/23,964.60 = 10,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.08x = 23,964.60 × 10,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.08x = 246,672,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,672,420.72/17,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.90

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