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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.82, 23,635.91 and 10,411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.82, 23,635.91 and 10,411.35 is: 14,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.82 : 23,635.91 = 10,411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.82/23,635.91 = 10,411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.82x = 23,635.91 × 10,411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.82x = 246,081,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,081,731.58/17,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.21

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