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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.59, 23,870.18 and 10,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.59, 23,870.18 and 10,580.12 is: 14,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.59 : 23,870.18 = 10,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.59/23,870.18 = 10,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.59x = 23,870.18 × 10,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.59x = 252,549,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,549,305.92/17,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.11

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