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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.81, 23,817.96 and 10,886.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.81, 23,817.96 and 10,886.37 is: 15,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.81 : 23,817.96 = 10,886.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.81/23,817.96 = 10,886.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.81x = 23,817.96 × 10,886.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.81x = 259,291,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,291,125.21/17,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.48

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