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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.33, 23,993.44 and 10,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.33, 23,993.44 and 10,316.17 is: 14,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.33 : 23,993.44 = 10,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.33/23,993.44 = 10,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.33x = 23,993.44 × 10,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.33x = 247,520,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,520,405.92/17,392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.58

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