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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.45, 23,860.53 and 10,921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.45, 23,860.53 and 10,921.77 is: 15,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.45 : 23,860.53 = 10,921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.45/23,860.53 = 10,921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.45x = 23,860.53 × 10,921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.45x = 260,599,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,599,220.74/17,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.76

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