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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.95, 23,983.29 and 10,664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.95, 23,983.29 and 10,664.19 is: 14,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.95 : 23,983.29 = 10,664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.95/23,983.29 = 10,664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.95x = 23,983.29 × 10,664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.95x = 255,762,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,762,361.39/17,383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.56

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