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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.57, 23,882.49 and 10,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.57, 23,882.49 and 10,936.56 is: 15,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.57 : 23,882.49 = 10,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.57/23,882.49 = 10,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.57x = 23,882.49 × 10,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.57x = 261,192,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,192,284.83/17,306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.09

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