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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.68, 23,454.89 and 10,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.68, 23,454.89 and 10,632.24 is: 14,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.68 : 23,454.89 = 10,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.68/23,454.89 = 10,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.68x = 23,454.89 × 10,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.68x = 249,377,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,377,966.49/17,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.67

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