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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.76, 23,879.58 and 10,592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.76, 23,879.58 and 10,592.82 is: 14,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.76 : 23,879.58 = 10,592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.76/23,879.58 = 10,592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.76x = 23,879.58 × 10,592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.76x = 252,952,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,952,092.62/17,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.18

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