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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.33, 23,979.20 and 10,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.33, 23,979.20 and 10,306.11 is: 14,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.33 : 23,979.20 = 10,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.33/23,979.20 = 10,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.33x = 23,979.20 × 10,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.33x = 247,132,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,132,221.38/17,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.35

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