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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.44, 23,962.98 and 10,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.44, 23,962.98 and 10,291.72 is: 14,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.44 : 23,962.98 = 10,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.44/23,962.98 = 10,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.44x = 23,962.98 × 10,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.44x = 246,620,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,620,280.53/17,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.97

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