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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.96, 23,960.49 and 10,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.96, 23,960.49 and 10,195.19 is: 14,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.96 : 23,960.49 = 10,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.96/23,960.49 = 10,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.96x = 23,960.49 × 10,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.96x = 244,281,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,281,628.24/17,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.50

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