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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.59, 23,993.61 and 10,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.59, 23,993.61 and 10,316 is: 14,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.59 : 23,993.61 = 10,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.59/23,993.61 = 10,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.59x = 23,993.61 × 10,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.59x = 247,518,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,518,080.76/17,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.60

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