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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.80, 23,832.18 and 10,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.80, 23,832.18 and 10,977.96 is: 15,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.80 : 23,832.18 = 10,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.80/23,832.18 = 10,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.80x = 23,832.18 × 10,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.80x = 261,628,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,628,718.75/17,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.13

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