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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.68, 23,882.32 and 10,591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.68, 23,882.32 and 10,591.19 is: 14,616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.68 : 23,882.32 = 10,591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.68/23,882.32 = 10,591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.68x = 23,882.32 × 10,591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.68x = 252,942,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,942,188.76/17,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.14

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