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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.10, 23,945.40 and 10,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.10, 23,945.40 and 10,992.42 is: 15,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.10 : 23,945.40 = 10,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.10/23,945.40 = 10,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.10x = 23,945.40 × 10,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.10x = 263,217,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,217,893.87/17,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.38

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