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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.56, 23,574.96 and 10,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.56, 23,574.96 and 10,791.72 is: 14,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.56 : 23,574.96 = 10,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.56/23,574.96 = 10,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.56x = 23,574.96 × 10,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.56x = 254,414,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,414,367.33/17,080.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,894.97

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