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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.44, 23,993.30 and 10,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.44, 23,993.30 and 10,313.96 is: 14,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.44 : 23,993.30 = 10,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.44/23,993.30 = 10,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.44x = 23,993.30 × 10,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.44x = 247,465,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,465,884.90/17,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.73

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