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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.50, 23,968.95 and 10,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.50, 23,968.95 and 10,298.18 is: 14,205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.50 : 23,968.95 = 10,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.50/23,968.95 = 10,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.50x = 23,968.95 × 10,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.50x = 246,836,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,836,561.51/17,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.19

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