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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.15, 23,523.80 and 10,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.15, 23,523.80 and 10,992.69 is: 15,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.15 : 23,523.80 = 10,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.15/23,523.80 = 10,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.15x = 23,523.80 × 10,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.15x = 258,589,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,589,786.06/17,044.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.76

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