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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.70, 23,971.05 and 10,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.70, 23,971.05 and 10,294.26 is: 14,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.70 : 23,971.05 = 10,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.70/23,971.05 = 10,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.70x = 23,971.05 × 10,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.70x = 246,764,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,764,221.17/17,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.32

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