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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.89, 23,898.13 and 10,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.89, 23,898.13 and 10,947.92 is: 15,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.89 : 23,898.13 = 10,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.89/23,898.13 = 10,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.89x = 23,898.13 × 10,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.89x = 261,634,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,634,668.53/17,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.77

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