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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.72, 23,883.76 and 10,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.72, 23,883.76 and 10,595.86 is: 14,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.72 : 23,883.76 = 10,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.72/23,883.76 = 10,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.72x = 23,883.76 × 10,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.72x = 253,068,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,068,977.23/17,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.43

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