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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.64, 23,812.64 and 10,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.64, 23,812.64 and 10,885.04 is: 15,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.64 : 23,812.64 = 10,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.64/23,812.64 = 10,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.64x = 23,812.64 × 10,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.64x = 259,201,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,201,538.91/17,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,016.91

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