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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.59, 23,961.99 and 10,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.59, 23,961.99 and 10,293 is: 14,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.59 : 23,961.99 = 10,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.59/23,961.99 = 10,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.59x = 23,961.99 × 10,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.59x = 246,640,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,640,763.07/17,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.94

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