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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.31, 23,529.80 and 10,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.31, 23,529.80 and 10,679.26 is: 14,733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.31 : 23,529.80 = 10,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.31/23,529.80 = 10,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.31x = 23,529.80 × 10,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.31x = 251,280,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,280,819.82/17,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.29

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