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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.08, 23,835.32 and 10,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.08, 23,835.32 and 10,901.51 is: 15,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.08 : 23,835.32 = 10,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.08/23,835.32 = 10,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.08x = 23,835.32 × 10,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.08x = 259,840,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,840,846.53/17,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.63

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