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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.73, 23,981.37 and 10,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.73, 23,981.37 and 10,663.45 is: 14,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.73 : 23,981.37 = 10,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.73/23,981.37 = 10,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.73x = 23,981.37 × 10,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.73x = 255,724,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,724,039.99/17,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.24

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