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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.36, 23,992.32 and 10,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.36, 23,992.32 and 10,679.44 is: 14,732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.36 : 23,992.32 = 10,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.36/23,992.32 = 10,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.36x = 23,992.32 × 10,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.36x = 256,224,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,224,541.90/17,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.02

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