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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.69, 23,674.02 and 10,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.69, 23,674.02 and 10,779.66 is: 14,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.69 : 23,674.02 = 10,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.69/23,674.02 = 10,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.69x = 23,674.02 × 10,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.69x = 255,197,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,197,886.43/17,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.35

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