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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.28, 23,473.74 and 10,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.28, 23,473.74 and 10,718.44 is: 14,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.28 : 23,473.74 = 10,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.28/23,473.74 = 10,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.28x = 23,473.74 × 10,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.28x = 251,601,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,601,873.77/17,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,793.78

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