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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.62, 23,506.61 and 10,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.62, 23,506.61 and 10,660.94 is: 14,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.62 : 23,506.61 = 10,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.62/23,506.61 = 10,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.62x = 23,506.61 × 10,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.62x = 250,602,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,602,542.24/17,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.36

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