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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.68, 23,887.56 and 10,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.68, 23,887.56 and 10,592.30 is: 14,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.68 : 23,887.56 = 10,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.68/23,887.56 = 10,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.68x = 23,887.56 × 10,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.68x = 253,024,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,024,201.79/17,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.12

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