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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.39, 23,580.92 and 10,707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.39, 23,580.92 and 10,707.87 is: 14,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.39 : 23,580.92 = 10,707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.39/23,580.92 = 10,707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.39x = 23,580.92 × 10,707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.39x = 252,501,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,501,254.40/17,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.73

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