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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.95, 23,862.60 and 10,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.95, 23,862.60 and 10,923.27 is: 15,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.95 : 23,862.60 = 10,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.95/23,862.60 = 10,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.95x = 23,862.60 × 10,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.95x = 260,657,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,657,622.70/17,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.83

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