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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.36, 23,758.28 and 10,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.36, 23,758.28 and 10,924.56 is: 15,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.36 : 23,758.28 = 10,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.36/23,758.28 = 10,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.36x = 23,758.28 × 10,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.36x = 259,548,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,548,755.36/17,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.33

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