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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.72, 23,967.90 and 10,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.72, 23,967.90 and 10,299.42 is: 14,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.72 : 23,967.90 = 10,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.72/23,967.90 = 10,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.72x = 23,967.90 × 10,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.72x = 246,855,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,855,468.62/17,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.01

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