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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.68, 23,787.36 and 10,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.68, 23,787.36 and 10,612.16 is: 14,635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.68 : 23,787.36 = 10,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.68/23,787.36 = 10,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.68x = 23,787.36 × 10,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.68x = 252,435,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,435,270.30/17,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.90

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