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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.29, 23,508.73 and 10,989.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.29, 23,508.73 and 10,989.93 is: 15,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.29 : 23,508.73 = 10,989.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.29/23,508.73 = 10,989.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.29x = 23,508.73 × 10,989.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.29x = 258,359,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,359,297.09/17,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.79

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