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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.94, 23,727.63 and 10,907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.94, 23,727.63 and 10,907.02 is: 15,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.94 : 23,727.63 = 10,907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.94/23,727.63 = 10,907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.94x = 23,727.63 × 10,907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.94x = 258,797,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,797,734.96/17,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.06

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