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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.05, 23,917.01 and 10,958.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.05, 23,917.01 and 10,958.31 is: 15,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.05 : 23,917.01 = 10,958.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.05/23,917.01 = 10,958.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.05x = 23,917.01 × 10,958.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.05x = 262,089,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,089,955.06/17,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.17

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