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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.12, 24,719.23 and 10,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.12, 24,719.23 and 10,357.73 is: 14,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.12 : 24,719.23 = 10,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.12/24,719.23 = 10,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.12x = 24,719.23 × 10,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.12x = 256,034,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,034,999.50/17,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.95

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