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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.67, 23,734.26 and 10,906.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.67, 23,734.26 and 10,906.11 is: 15,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.67 : 23,734.26 = 10,906.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.67/23,734.26 = 10,906.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.67x = 23,734.26 × 10,906.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.67x = 258,848,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,848,450.33/17,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.24

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