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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.58, 23,660.07 and 10,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.58, 23,660.07 and 10,775.47 is: 14,869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.58 : 23,660.07 = 10,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.58/23,660.07 = 10,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.58x = 23,660.07 × 10,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.58x = 254,948,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,948,374.48/17,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,869.63

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