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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.67, 23,660.84 and 10,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.67, 23,660.84 and 10,858.91 is: 14,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.67 : 23,660.84 = 10,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.67/23,660.84 = 10,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.67x = 23,660.84 × 10,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.67x = 256,930,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,930,840.93/17,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.30

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