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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.76, 23,892.06 and 10,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.76, 23,892.06 and 10,598.28 is: 14,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.76 : 23,892.06 = 10,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.76/23,892.06 = 10,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.76x = 23,892.06 × 10,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.76x = 253,214,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,214,741.66/17,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.90

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