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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.54, 23,997.35 and 10,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.54, 23,997.35 and 10,327.60 is: 14,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.54 : 23,997.35 = 10,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.54/23,997.35 = 10,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.54x = 23,997.35 × 10,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.54x = 247,834,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,834,911.87/17,402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.31

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