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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.56, 23,854.77 and 10,908.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.56, 23,854.77 and 10,908.87 is: 15,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.56 : 23,854.77 = 10,908.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.56/23,854.77 = 10,908.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.56x = 23,854.77 × 10,908.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.56x = 260,228,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,228,584.81/17,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.72

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