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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.06, 23,472.65 and 10,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.06, 23,472.65 and 10,955.59 is: 15,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.06 : 23,472.65 = 10,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.06/23,472.65 = 10,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.06x = 23,472.65 × 10,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.06x = 257,156,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,156,729.61/17,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.59

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