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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.68, 23,962.98 and 10,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.68, 23,962.98 and 10,294.84 is: 14,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.68 : 23,962.98 = 10,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.68/23,962.98 = 10,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.68x = 23,962.98 × 10,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.68x = 246,695,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,695,045.02/17,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.08

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