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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.30, 23,971.84 and 10,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.30, 23,971.84 and 10,993.14 is: 15,164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.30 : 23,971.84 = 10,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.30/23,971.84 = 10,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.30x = 23,971.84 × 10,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.30x = 263,525,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,525,793.18/17,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.94

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