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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.38, 23,962.14 and 10,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.38, 23,962.14 and 10,914.89 is: 15,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.38 : 23,962.14 = 10,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.38/23,962.14 = 10,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.38x = 23,962.14 × 10,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.38x = 261,544,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,544,122.26/17,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.31

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