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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.54, 23,501.15 and 10,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.54, 23,501.15 and 10,658.52 is: 14,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.54 : 23,501.15 = 10,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.54/23,501.15 = 10,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.54x = 23,501.15 × 10,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.54x = 250,487,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,487,477.30/17,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.68

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