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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.69, 23,901.80 and 10,599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.69, 23,901.80 and 10,599.77 is: 14,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.69 : 23,901.80 = 10,599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.69/23,901.80 = 10,599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.69x = 23,901.80 × 10,599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.69x = 253,353,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,353,410.08/17,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.44

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