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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.54, 23,899.44 and 10,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.54, 23,899.44 and 10,601.16 is: 14,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.54 : 23,899.44 = 10,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.54/23,899.44 = 10,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.54x = 23,899.44 × 10,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.54x = 253,361,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,361,787.35/17,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.13

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