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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.72, 23,859.56 and 10,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.72, 23,859.56 and 10,910.80 is: 15,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.72 : 23,859.56 = 10,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.72/23,859.56 = 10,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.72x = 23,859.56 × 10,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.72x = 260,326,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,326,887.25/17,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.10

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