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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.06, 23,469.89 and 10,953.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.06, 23,469.89 and 10,953.59 is: 15,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.06 : 23,469.89 = 10,953.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.06/23,469.89 = 10,953.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.06x = 23,469.89 × 10,953.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.06x = 257,079,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,079,380.29/17,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.82

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