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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.61, 23,866.97 and 10,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.61, 23,866.97 and 10,583.70 is: 14,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.61 : 23,866.97 = 10,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.61/23,866.97 = 10,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.61x = 23,866.97 × 10,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.61x = 252,600,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,600,850.39/17,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.60

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