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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.94, 23,859.84 and 10,921.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.94, 23,859.84 and 10,921.27 is: 15,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.94 : 23,859.84 = 10,921.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.94/23,859.84 = 10,921.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.94x = 23,859.84 × 10,921.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.94x = 260,579,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,579,754.80/17,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.08

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