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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.06, 23,672.52 and 10,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.06, 23,672.52 and 10,794.54 is: 14,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.06 : 23,672.52 = 10,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.06/23,672.52 = 10,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.06x = 23,672.52 × 10,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.06x = 255,533,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,533,964.04/17,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.20

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