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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.20, 23,997.43 and 10,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.20, 23,997.43 and 10,671.47 is: 14,726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.20 : 23,997.43 = 10,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.20/23,997.43 = 10,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.20x = 23,997.43 × 10,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.20x = 256,087,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087,854.32/17,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,726.83

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