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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.59, 23,747.91 and 10,839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.59, 23,747.91 and 10,839.81 is: 14,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.59 : 23,747.91 = 10,839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.59/23,747.91 = 10,839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.59x = 23,747.91 × 10,839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.59x = 257,422,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,422,832.30/17,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.89

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