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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.38, 23,974.31 and 10,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.38, 23,974.31 and 10,654.12 is: 14,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.38 : 23,974.31 = 10,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.38/23,974.31 = 10,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.38x = 23,974.31 × 10,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.38x = 255,425,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,425,175.66/17,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.95

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