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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.54, 23,883.66 and 10,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.54, 23,883.66 and 10,604.52 is: 14,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.54 : 23,883.66 = 10,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.54/23,883.66 = 10,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.54x = 23,883.66 × 10,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.54x = 253,274,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,274,750.14/17,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.78

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