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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.64, 23,903.30 and 10,951.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.64, 23,903.30 and 10,951.67 is: 15,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.64 : 23,903.30 = 10,951.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.64/23,903.30 = 10,951.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.64x = 23,903.30 × 10,951.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.64x = 261,780,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,780,879.24/17,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.94

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