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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.76, 23,893.44 and 10,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.76, 23,893.44 and 10,599.28 is: 14,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.76 : 23,893.44 = 10,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.76/23,893.44 = 10,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.76x = 23,893.44 × 10,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.76x = 253,253,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,253,260.72/17,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.28

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