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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.06, 23,633.49 and 10,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.06, 23,633.49 and 10,409.60 is: 14,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.06 : 23,633.49 = 10,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.06/23,633.49 = 10,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.06x = 23,633.49 × 10,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.06x = 246,015,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,015,177.50/17,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.80

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