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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.94, 23,993.99 and 10,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.94, 23,993.99 and 10,314.46 is: 14,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.94 : 23,993.99 = 10,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.94/23,993.99 = 10,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.94x = 23,993.99 × 10,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.94x = 247,485,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,485,050.10/17,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.42

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