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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.40, 23,969.08 and 10,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.40, 23,969.08 and 10,198.36 is: 14,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.40 : 23,969.08 = 10,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.40/23,969.08 = 10,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.40x = 23,969.08 × 10,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.40x = 244,445,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,445,306.71/17,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.33

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