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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.08, 23,988.96 and 10,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.08, 23,988.96 and 10,312.92 is: 14,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.08 : 23,988.96 = 10,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.08/23,988.96 = 10,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.08x = 23,988.96 × 10,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.08x = 247,396,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396,225.36/17,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.10

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