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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.72, 23,985.84 and 10,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.72, 23,985.84 and 10,312.44 is: 14,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.72 : 23,985.84 = 10,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.72/23,985.84 = 10,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.72x = 23,985.84 × 10,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.72x = 247,352,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,352,535.85/17,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.98

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