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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.52, 23,554.66 and 10,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.52, 23,554.66 and 10,783.72 is: 14,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.52 : 23,554.66 = 10,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.52/23,554.66 = 10,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.52x = 23,554.66 × 10,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.52x = 254,006,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,006,858.14/17,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,881.60

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