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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.98, 23,829.59 and 10,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.98, 23,829.59 and 10,894.94 is: 15,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.98 : 23,829.59 = 10,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.98/23,829.59 = 10,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.98x = 23,829.59 × 10,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.98x = 259,621,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,621,950.72/17,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.46

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