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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.10, 23,954.94 and 10,288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.10, 23,954.94 and 10,288.89 is: 14,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.10 : 23,954.94 = 10,288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.10/23,954.94 = 10,288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.10x = 23,954.94 × 10,288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.10x = 246,469,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,469,742.62/17,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.13

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