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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.56, 23,891.44 and 10,941.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.56, 23,891.44 and 10,941.97 is: 15,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.56 : 23,891.44 = 10,941.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.56/23,891.44 = 10,941.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.56x = 23,891.44 × 10,941.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.56x = 261,419,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,419,475.68/17,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.99

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