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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.44, 23,895.66 and 10,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.44, 23,895.66 and 10,945.20 is: 15,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.44 : 23,895.66 = 10,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.44/23,895.66 = 10,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.44x = 23,895.66 × 10,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.44x = 261,542,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,542,777.83/17,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.24

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