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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.69, 23,959.13 and 10,289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.69, 23,959.13 and 10,289.88 is: 14,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.69 : 23,959.13 = 10,289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.69/23,959.13 = 10,289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.69x = 23,959.13 × 10,289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.69x = 246,536,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,536,521.16/17,364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.58

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