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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.59, 23,898.32 and 10,955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.59, 23,898.32 and 10,955.55 is: 15,118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.59 : 23,898.32 = 10,955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.59/23,898.32 = 10,955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.59x = 23,898.32 × 10,955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.59x = 261,819,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,819,239.68/17,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.69

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