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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.83, 23,991.37 and 10,314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.83, 23,991.37 and 10,314.67 is: 14,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.83 : 23,991.37 = 10,314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.83/23,991.37 = 10,314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.83x = 23,991.37 × 10,314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.83x = 247,463,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,463,064.40/17,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.51

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