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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.53, 23,902.11 and 10,610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.53, 23,902.11 and 10,610.01 is: 14,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.53 : 23,902.11 = 10,610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.53/23,902.11 = 10,610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.53x = 23,902.11 × 10,610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.53x = 253,601,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,601,626.12/17,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.61

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