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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.78, 23,504.40 and 10,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.78, 23,504.40 and 10,656.32 is: 14,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.78 : 23,504.40 = 10,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.78/23,504.40 = 10,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.78x = 23,504.40 × 10,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.78x = 250,470,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,470,407.81/17,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.06

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