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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.69, 23,903.18 and 10,600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.69, 23,903.18 and 10,600.77 is: 14,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.69 : 23,903.18 = 10,600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.69/23,903.18 = 10,600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.69x = 23,903.18 × 10,600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.69x = 253,392,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,392,113.45/17,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.83

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