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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.93, 23,967.46 and 10,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.93, 23,967.46 and 10,298.09 is: 14,209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.93 : 23,967.46 = 10,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.93/23,967.46 = 10,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.93x = 23,967.46 × 10,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.93x = 246,819,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,819,060.15/17,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.56

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