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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.93, 23,872.26 and 10,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.93, 23,872.26 and 10,930.24 is: 15,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.93 : 23,872.26 = 10,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.93/23,872.26 = 10,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.93x = 23,872.26 × 10,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.93x = 260,929,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,929,531.14/17,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.46

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