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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.83, 23,999.65 and 10,320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.83, 23,999.65 and 10,320.67 is: 14,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.83 : 23,999.65 = 10,320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.83/23,999.65 = 10,320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.83x = 23,999.65 × 10,320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.83x = 247,692,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,692,467.77/17,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.79

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