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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.72, 23,974.78 and 10,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.72, 23,974.78 and 10,304.44 is: 14,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.72 : 23,974.78 = 10,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.72/23,974.78 = 10,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.72x = 23,974.78 × 10,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.72x = 247,046,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,046,682.02/17,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.92

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