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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.80, 23,567.92 and 10,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.80, 23,567.92 and 10,369.96 is: 14,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.80 : 23,567.92 = 10,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.80/23,567.92 = 10,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.80x = 23,567.92 × 10,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.80x = 244,398,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,398,387.68/17,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.37

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