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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.48, 23,676.93 and 10,788.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.48, 23,676.93 and 10,788.03 is: 14,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.48 : 23,676.93 = 10,788.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.48/23,676.93 = 10,788.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.48x = 23,676.93 × 10,788.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.48x = 255,427,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,427,431.15/17,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,884.63

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