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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.65, 23,662.68 and 10,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.65, 23,662.68 and 10,777.04 is: 14,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.65 : 23,662.68 = 10,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.65/23,662.68 = 10,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.65x = 23,662.68 × 10,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.65x = 255,013,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,013,530.55/17,145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.37

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