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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.44, 23,965.74 and 10,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.44, 23,965.74 and 10,293.72 is: 14,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.44 : 23,965.74 = 10,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.44/23,965.74 = 10,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.44x = 23,965.74 × 10,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.44x = 246,696,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,696,617.15/17,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.73

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